Please begin by reading Title VI of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
It eliminated monopolies in cable television and telephone companies, opening fields traditionally regulated as public utilities to competition
They are regulated because the government wants to know what these companies are doing and there are no competing companies for electric services.
Cable cards can be purchased or rented from cable companies. Most cable companies rent them out to people at a monthly fee. Companies such as Comcast and Service Electric sell and rent cable cards.
Yes. All Insurance companies in India including LIC are regulated by IRDA
It depends on your definition of 'over regulated' and upon the regulations of the country in question.
The Top 2 cable companies in Connecticut are Comcast and the basic companies.
You can get cable through Shaw, Tellus, Comcast, Windstream etc. You can also get satellite cable through Dish Network or Direct TV. Many of theses companies offer internet as well.
Cable companies general have a channel listing on the service they provide. Cablevision is a popular cable company many people don't know have ownership of MSG. MSG is a cable channel offered through other cable companies.
Cable companies utilize satellite technology to initially get the signal, then it is distributed via underground or above ground cable.
There are numerous cable companies located in Texas. Out of the popular cable companies located in Texas, there is DIRECTV, Time-Warner Cable, and Comcast. Out of the three, DIRECTV starts it's pricing at $19.99/month.
This license is called an "exclusive franchise agreement." It allows a specific cable television company to be the sole provider of cable services in a particular area, preventing other companies from entering the market. Such agreements are typically granted by local governments to ensure a regulated and managed provision of cable services.
Many companies, such as Verizon or Time Warner provide both cable and internet.