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Fair Trade Commission denies cable monopoly

CABLE TV The FTC does not believe there is a case to be made for monopoly conduct in the cable sector at the present time, but independent operators and consumer groups continue to be put under pressure from the big operators

By Monique Chu  /  STAFF REPORTER

"The consumers' only option is to subscribe to the only cable provider available," she said.

"So there has been a serious monopoly in the cable TV market. The foundation would call for the FTC to investigate the situation. If unfair competition is confirmed, the FTC is entitled to punish [violators] with fines of up to NT$15 million."

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