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FCC wants to unlock set-top box, push competion, lower price
2016-01-28 09:18:00| Telecompaper Headlines
(Telecompaper) The FCC has put together a proposal to unlock the set-top box, saying this will create choice for consumers, spur innovation, lift independent and minority content and push competition, pulling down prices. The proposal will be voted by the full Commission on 18 February. The FCC said it wants to create a framework to provide innovators, device manufacturers and app developers with the information they need to develop new technologies. Consumers will then be able to choose how they access the Multichannel Video Programming Distributor's (MVPDs) video service to which they subscribe, with cable, satellite or telco companies.
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Category:Telecommunications