Federal Cabinet rules against satellite users in fight against contribution regime
News | 06/11/2002 4:00 am EDT
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Telesat Canada is displeased at a recent federal Cabinet decision turning down an appeal of the contribution regime requiring the satellite operator to pay contribution fees on revenue earned from broadcasters. The decision puts to rest the contentious issue that has dragged on for more than a year, which saw Telesat pass the surcharge on to its broadcasting clients. The Canadian Association of Broadcasters (CAB), the Canadian Satellite Users’ Association, and Star Choice Television Network Inc. launched the appeal last August (RoW, Oct. 15/01). This content is available to wirereport.ca subscribers Already a subscriber? Sign in here Unlock all the Canadian telecom, broadcasting and digital media news you need.Take a free trial or subscribe to The Wire Report now. FREE TRIALTwo weeks free access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. SUBSCRIBEUnlimited access to thewirereport.ca and our exlusive newsletters. Reuse & PermissionsUnauthorized distribution, transmission, reuse or republication of any and all content is strictly prohibited. To discuss re-use of this material, please contact: Customer Care, 613-688-8821 | subscriptions@hilltimes.com |