Number: RL32398
Title: Cable and Satellite Television Network Tiering and a la Carte Options for Consumers: Issues for Congress
Authors: Charles B. Goldfarb, Resources, Science, and Industry Division 
Abstract: This report discusses the pros and cons of the current industry practice of making the bulk of multi-channel programming available to consumers in a single large package only and of various proposals to give consumers additional purchasing options. These options include purchasing smaller packages or purchasing on a network-by-network basis (frequently referred to as a la carte purchasing).
Pages: 28
Date: January 18, 2005