Cablers Seek Leased Access Rules Changes

A "tier-specific" calculation for basic tier carriage would make more sense than the current leased access rate formula for channels carried on the basic tier, NCTA, Comcast and Charter Communications officials told aides to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and Commissioner Brendan Carr, said a docket 07-42 ex parte posting Tuesday. The cablers also said accommodating part-time leased access activity is as, or more, burdensome than a full-time leased access channel, and the FCC should ax requirements to provide part-time leased access.