Implementing the National Broadband Plan | Recommendations | Set Top Boxes

Fix CableCARD Issues

Recommendation #13
FCC Chapter: 4.13

Status: Completed

On an expedited basis, the Federal Communications Commission should adopt rules for cable operators to fix certain CableCARD issues while development of the gateway device functionality progresses. Adoption of these rules should be completed in the fall of 2010.

Gateway Devices for TVs

Recommendation #12
FCC Chapter: 4.12

Status: In progress

The Federal Communications Commission should initiate a proceeding to ensure that all multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) install a gateway device or equivalent functionality in all new subscriber homes and in all homes requiring replacement set-top boxes, starting on or before Dec. 31, 2012.