USA - Proposed new rules to empower consumers to choose the access the multichannel video programming

Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has issued notification on empowering consumers to choose how they wish to access the multichannel video programming to which they subscribe, and promote innovation in the display, selection, and use of this programming and of other video programming available to consumers. We take steps to fulfill our obligation under section 629 of the Communications Act to assure a commercial market for devices that can access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems. We propose rules intended to allow consumer electronics manufacturers, innovators, and other developers to build devices or software solutions that can navigate the universe of multichannel video programming with a competitive user interface. We also seek comment on outstanding issues related to our CableCARD rules.

Proposed date of adoption: To be determined

Proposed date of entry into force: To be determined

Final date for comments: 15 April 2016

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