On August 22, 2017, NAR, as part of a coalition representing an array of real estate industry sectors, sent a letter to the FCC. The letter asks the Commission to refrain from imposing regulatory limits on exclusive marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing or exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in Multiple Tenant Environments (MTEs). Such agreements actually enhance competition and serve as an important mechanism to incentivize infrastructure deployment, reduce costs, and establish higher service quality standards. Moreover, the record lacks evidence to demonstrate that such agreements interfere with competition. Residential and commercial tenants, as well as owner occupants of MTEs, benefit from high-quality service options at competitive prices under existing regulations.
NAR Coalition Comment Letter to FCC On Improving Competitive Broadband Access to Multiple Tenant Environments
Issue Date: August 22, 2017
On August 22, 2017, NAR, as part of a coalition representing an array of real estate industry sectors, sent a letter to the FCC. The letter asks the Commission to refrain from imposing regulatory limits on exclusive marketing, bulk billing, revenue sharing or exclusive wiring agreements for broadband service in Multiple Tenant Environments (MTEs). Such agreements actually enhance competition and serve as an important mechanism to incentivize infrastructure deployment, reduce costs, and establish higher service quality standards. Moreover, the record lacks evidence to demonstrate that such agreements interfere with competition. Residential and commercial tenants, as well as owner occupants of MTEs, benefit from high-quality service options at competitive prices under existing regulations.
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