On the 30th Anniversary of the Cable Act, it’s time to blow out the candles on our outdated video laws.

Established in 1992, the Cable Act was written at a time when most of the nation only had one choice for pay-TV service. Since its adoption, technology has changed dramatically – streaming services, mobile devices, and modern high-speed internet have completely reshaped how people consume media.

Now, we have multiple TV streaming options, but our video rules are still based on the old model of only one pay-TV provider.

Broadcasters abuse these outdated rules and blackout innocent consumers until their monetary demands are met. Over the last decade, consumers across the nation have faced more than 1,500+ Broadcast TV Blackouts, all while broadcasters have collected billions in retransmission fees.

Consumers are caught in the middle — TV blackouts or higher bills. Either way, consumers are forced to pay the price.