According to the article US lawmakers worry about sports in Adelphia deal, two senators sent a letter to Federal Communication Commission (FCC) to outline their concern over Comcast Corp. and Time Warner Inc.'s buyout of Adelphia. In the letter, Senate Commerce Committee Chairman Ted Stevens and Senator Byron Dorgan wrote that they are worried about the exclusive sports contracts that may result because of the deal. Exclusive sports contracts could prevent competition.
Both DIRECTV and DISH Network have already voiced their displeasure about the deal and how it may adversly affect competion. The senators urged the FCC to look into allegations of possible anti-competitive behavior and to take action if the allegations proved true. Representatives from Comcast and Time Warner continue to stand behind the deal, saying that the Adelphia buyout will actually increase competition in areas like phone service.
