Basic Service Tier Encryption, MB Docket No. 11-169
http://www.fcc.gov/document/commission-relaxes-cable-encryption-prohibition
As discussed below, this rule change will benefit consumers who
can have their cable service activated and deactivated from a
remote location.
BS. If they can change the encryption from a remote location, they can also
block the unencrypted content from that remote location.
At the same time, we recognize that this rule change will adversely
affect a small number of cable subscribers who currently view the
digital basic service tier without using a set-top box or other
equipment.
And renders useless such perfectly good third party products as Windows Media
Center.
As usual, the MVPDs screw up a good thing. The only motivation is to rent out
their otherwise useless boxes.
Bert
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