New legislation would kill CableCard, potentially spell trouble for third-party cable boxes

Source: 
Coverage Type: 

Reps Bob Latta (R-OH) and Gene Green (D-TX) introduced a bill that would end the ban on integrated security, removing the need for CableCards but also potentially muscling out third-party operators like TiVo. It's a rehash of an earlier bill from August, which aimed to limit the Federal Communications Commission's authority over cable programming boxes, but sank before reaching the president. This new bill was revised to end the requirement while preserving the FCC's authority to regulate the market, which will hopefully give it a better chance as it approaches a vote.


New legislation would kill CableCard, potentially spell trouble for third-party cable boxes