CATV becomes cable television, a medium in its own right. 1972 Cable television operators are permitted to import distant signals into largest television markets. Home Box Office begins disseminating its pay TV movies via satellite. A new U.S. copyright act opens the door for cable deregulation. 1984 Cable largely deregulated by Congress.
Companies begin to raise cable fees.
1992 Cable re-regulated by Congress, mostly because of deteriorating service and high fees. Cable deregulated if competition exists and encouraged to provide telephone and other interactive services.