The FCC stopped tracking cable TV rates in most places

The US communications regulator has stopped collecting data on cable television rates in many areas. This means the government will no longer track how much cable companies charge for their services in those places.

For decades, the government collected data on cable TV prices to make sure companies weren't overcharging customers. This allowed local governments to regulate rates in areas without competition. Now, that data collection is gone for many areas. This makes it harder for local governments to argue for rate caps, even if they wanted to.