FCC Web Documents citing 76.1200

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  • my current cable service, I want my cable bill prorated. I shouldn't have to pay the same money for fewer channels. 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term ``navigation devices'' refers to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain ``digital cable ready'' televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). 47 U.S.C. § 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the Telecommunications Act
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  • up ``rules'' for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term ``navigation devices'' refers to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain ``digital cable ready'' televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
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  • up ``rules'' for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term ``navigation devices'' refers to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain ``digital cable ready'' televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
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  • regard for the impact its actions would have on customers using or wishing to use CableCARD-equipped UDCPs. TWC's interpretation would eviscerate the rule, is inconsistent with the operative text of Section 76.1201- ``use of navigation devices,'' and the Commission's goal to ensure commercial compatibility of such devices. Considering that the primary objective of Section 629 of the Act and Sections 76.1200-76.1210 of the Rules is to maximize the commercial availability of navigation devices, we decline to adopt a view of our Rule that ignores the plain text and the purpose of these sections. Moreover, TWC's strained interpretation of the Rule would be fundamentally at odds with the Commission's goal of protecting cable subscribers' ability to view signals through the use of
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  • Roisman, Esq., Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kris Anne Monteith Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. § 76.1201. Navigation devices refer to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). UDCPs refer to devices that have the ability to receive encrypted digital cable programming, but do not have any upstream, or bidirectional, capabilities. For example, such devices cannot support two-way services such as Electronic Programming Guides (EPGs), Voice on Demand (VOD), Pay Per View (PPV), and other interactive capabilities. See Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996,
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  • regard for the impact its actions would have on customers using or wishing to use CableCARD-equipped UDCPs. TWC's interpretation would eviscerate the rule, is inconsistent with the operative text of Section 76.1201- ``use of navigation devices,'' and the Commission's goal to ensure commercial compatibility of such devices. Considering that the primary objective of Section 629 of the Act and Sections 76.1200-76.1210 of the Rules is to maximize the commercial availability of navigation devices, we decline to adopt a view of our Rule that ignores the plain text and the purpose of these sections. Moreover, TWC's strained interpretation of the Rule would be fundamentally at odds with the Commission's goal of protecting cable subscribers' ability to view signals through the use of
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  • of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices and Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, 18 FCC Rcd 20885, 20887 (2003) (``Second Report and Order''). Navigation devices are ``devices such as converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). See, e.g., Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). See Letter from Carl E. Vogel, President and CEO, Charter Communications, et al., to Michael K. Powell, Chairman, FCC (Dec. 19, 2002), Memorandum of Understanding Among Cable MSOs and Consumer Electronics Manufacturers (signed by Charter Communications, Inc.,
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  • of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices and Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, 18 FCC Rcd 20885, 20887 (2003) (``Second Report and Order''). Navigation devices are ``devices such as converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). See, e.g., Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996 and Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). See Letter from Carl E. Vogel, President and CEO, Charter Communications, et al., to Michael K. Powell, Chairman, FCC (Dec. 19, 2002), Memorandum of Understanding Among Cable MSOs and Consumer Electronics Manufacturers (signed by Charter Communications, Inc.,
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  • time. In its Reply Comments, Cablevision states that it is the only cable operator that ``has already deployed set-top boxes that use separable, non-integrated security.'' It also disagrees with CEA that its SmartCard-based solution is only partial separation of the conditional access function, arguing that the function performed by the SmartCard satisfies the definition of ``conditional access'' found in Section 76.1200(e) of the Commission's rules. In addition, Cablevision reiterates its position that because it supports use of CableCARD-ready devices by its subscribers, it is in compliance with the Commission's rules. Finally, in response to CEA's contention that it has improperly requested a ``perpetual'' waiver under Section 629(c), Cablevision responds that ``it would be sufficient for the Commission to grant it until
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  • my current cable service, I want my cable bill prorated. I shouldn't have to pay the same money for fewer channels. 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term ``navigation devices'' refers to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain ``digital cable ready'' televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). 47 U.S.C. § 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the Telecommunications Act
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  • up ``rules'' for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term ``navigation devices'' refers to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain ``digital cable ready'' televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
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  • up ``rules'' for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term ``navigation devices'' refers to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain ``digital cable ready'' televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. § 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
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  • regard for the impact its actions would have on customers using or wishing to use CableCARD-equipped UDCPs. TWC's interpretation would eviscerate the rule, is inconsistent with the operative text of Section 76.1201- ``use of navigation devices,'' and the Commission's goal to ensure commercial compatibility of such devices. Considering that the primary objective of Section 629 of the Act and Sections 76.1200-76.1210 of the Rules is to maximize the commercial availability of navigation devices, we decline to adopt a view of our Rule that ignores the plain text and the purpose of these sections. Moreover, TWC's strained interpretation of the Rule would be fundamentally at odds with the Commission's goal of protecting cable subscribers' ability to view signals through the use of
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  • Roisman, Esq., Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kris Anne Monteith Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. § 76.1201. Navigation devices refer to ``converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems.'' 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c). UDCPs refer to devices that have the ability to receive encrypted digital cable programming, but do not have any upstream, or bidirectional, capabilities. For example, such devices cannot support two-way services such as Electronic Programming Guides (EPGs), Voice on Demand (VOD), Pay Per View (PPV), and other interactive capabilities. See Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996,
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  • regard for the impact its actions would have on customers using or wishing to use CableCARD-equipped UDCPs. TWC's interpretation would eviscerate the rule, is inconsistent with the operative text of Section 76.1201- ``use of navigation devices,'' and the Commission's goal to ensure commercial compatibility of such devices. Considering that the primary objective of Section 629 of the Act and Sections 76.1200-76.1210 of the Rules is to maximize the commercial availability of navigation devices, we decline to adopt a view of our Rule that ignores the plain text and the purpose of these sections. Moreover, TWC's strained interpretation of the Rule would be fundamentally at odds with the Commission's goal of protecting cable subscribers' ability to view signals through the use of
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  • other things, these rules require cable-affiliated programmers to make their programming available to MVPDs on nondiscriminatory rates, terms, and conditions. See 47 U.S.C. § 325(b)(3)(C)(ii); 47 C.F.R. § 76.65(b). Among other things, these rules require broadcasters to negotiate with MVPDs in good faith. See 47 U.S.C. § 536; 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1300-1302. See 47 U.S.C. § 549; 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1200-1210. See 47 U.S.C. § 325(b)(3)(C)(iii); 47 C.F.R. § 76.65(b). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.71-79, 76.1792, 76.1802. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 79.1-2. A non-MVPD that makes video programming available directly to the end user through a distribution method that uses Internet protocol (``IP'') would be subject to the Commission's new IP closed captioning requirements. See Closed Captioning of Internet Protocol-Delivered Video
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  • (e.g., channel selection) functions in a single device. For the reasons explained below, we deny the petition for review. I In the communications context, "navigation devices" are "equipment used by consumers . . . to access multichannel video programming and other services" from multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs), such as cable operators and direct broadcast satellite services. 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c); see id. § 76.1200(b) (defining MVPDs). The most common such device is the set-top converter box. Cable television subscribers typically lease converter boxes from their cable operators as part of their overall service packages. As currently configured, these 3 devices integrate security and non-security functions. The security function "contain[s] embedded technology that decodes or descrambles" a cable signal, and it
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  • (aa) after subsec- tion (z) to 47 U.S.C. § 303). 31 CVAA § 205(a), 124 Stat. at 2774­75 (adding subsection (bb) after subsection (aa) to 47 U.S.C. § 303) (stating the Commission shall require that, "if achievable (as defined in section 716), that the on-screen text menus and guides provided by navigation devices (as such term is defined in section 76.1200 of title 47, Code of Federal Regulations) for the display or selection of multichannel video programming are audibly accessible in real-time upon request by individuals who are blind or visually impaired, except that the Commission may not specify the tech- nical standards, protocols, procedures, and other technical requirements for meeting this requirement"); See also 47 C.F.R. 76.1200(c) (2010) (defining "navigation
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  • Atlantic Comments at 52-55 (AT&T could direct affiliate Excite@Home to purchase equipment from affiliate General Instruments, Inc.); SBC Comments at 7-8, 36 (noting AT&T's vertical integration); SBC Reply Comments at 3 (merger would harm equipment market). See SBC Comments at 36; openNET Reply Comments at 14. See, e.g., Ameritech Comments at 24-26; SBC Reply Comments at 2. 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200 et seq. See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 14776 ¶ 2. 47 U.S.C. § 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the 1996 Act. 47 U.S.C. § 549(a). See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 14778, 14787 ¶¶ 8, 34; see 47 C.F.R. § 76.1205. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.1202. Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC
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  • See supra ¶ 286. See, e.g., First R&O, ¶¶ 212-217. See Opposition to Application of DIRECTV, Inc. for Expedited Review and Request for Immediate Suspension of Testing at 7-8 (filed Jul. 9, 1999) (regarding experimental special temporary authorization, File No. 0094-EX-ST-1999, Call Sign WA2XMY). Section 2002(a) of the Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.606 (closed captioning), 76.1200 et seq. (competitive availability of navigation devices). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.92 - 76.163, 76.67. See 47 C.F.R. § 76.701. See 47 U.S.C. § 325(b) (retransmission consent required of all MVPDs). See 47 U.S.C. §§ 338 (``must carry'' for DBS); 534 (cable ``must carry'' of commercial stations), and 535 (cable ``must carry'' of noncommercial educational stations). There is no comparable
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  • televisions that are used to access cable television. Section 629 of the 1996 Act requires the Commission to assure that navigation devices used in conjunction with multi channel programming distribution are commercially available from sources other than cable operators, e.g., made available to consumers through retail stores. The Commission's rules relating to navigation devices are located at 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1200-1210. In May 1999, the Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration that exempted, as of July 1, 2000, equipment that performs analog-only conditional access from the requirement that multi-channel video programming distributors separate the security function from non-security functions. The Commission did not think it worthwhile for the industry to construct a separate analog security module that will soon be obsolete
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  • station's video signal when the cable operator retransmits the signal to the cable subscriber. See 47 U.S.C. 534(b)(4)(A) (``[T]he quality of signal processing and carriage provided by a cable system for the carriage of local commercial television stations will be no less than that provided by the system for carriage of any other type of signal.''). See 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200. See also Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, CS Docket No. 97-80, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). 47 C.F.R. § 76.1204(a)(1). Conditional access ensures that subscribers receive only the services that they are authorized to receive. For analog video programming sent over cable systems, the ITV enhancement content
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  • purchase, by subscribers or customers, multiple channels of video programming. Such entities include, but are not limited to, a cable operator, a BRS/EBS provider, a direct broadcast satellite service, a television receive-only satellite program distributor, and a satellite master antenna television system operator, as well as buying groups or agents of all such entities. * * * * * Section 76.1200 is amended by revising paragraphs (a) and (b) to read as follows: § 76.1200 Definitions. As used in this subpart: (a) Multichannel video programming system. A distribution system that makes available for purchase, by customers or subscribers, multiple channels of video programming other than an open video system as defined by § 76.1500(a). Such systems include, but are not limited
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  • another'' and picture-in-picture functions in their devices. See 47 C.F.R. § 76.1205(b)(2). Furthermore, many of the Commission's CableCARD rules track with the issues Section 624A directs the Commission to address. Compare 47 U.S.C. § 544a(c)(2)(A) with 47 C.F.R. § 15.123; Compare 47 U.S.C. § 544a(c)(2)(B)(i) with 47 C.F.R. § 76.1622; Compare 47 U.S.C. § 544a(c)(2)(B)(ii) with 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.640, 76.1200-76.1205; Compare 47 U.S.C. § 544a(c)(2)(C) with Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices; Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, 18 FCC Rcd 20885 (2003) and Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, 25 FCC Rcd 14657 (2010). Letter from Michael E. Olsen,
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  • paragraphs (1) and (2) built in access to those closed captioning and video description features through a mechanism that is reasonably comparable to a button, key, or icon designated by activating the closed captioning or accessibility features; and `(4) that in applying this subsection the term `apparatus' does not include a navigation device, as such term is defined in section 76.1200 of the Commission's rules (47 CFR 76.1200).'. (b) Implementing Regulations- Within 18 months after the submission to the Commission of the Advisory Committee report required by section 201(e)(2), the Commission shall prescribe such regulations as are necessary to implement the amendments made by subsection (a). (c) Alternate Means of Compliance- An entity may meet the requirements of section 303(aa) of
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  • Disney Motion Pictures Group, and their managed or controlled subsidiaries, successors and assigns, and any other Person that is one of the top five distributors (other than a C-NBCU Programmer) of Films by U.S. box office gross revenue in the latest declared financial year. ``MVPD'' means a multichannel video programming distributor as that term is defined in 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(b). ``MVPD Price Condition'' means that an OVD is willing to pay the economic equivalent of the price, terms and conditions on which C-NBCU Programmers provide Video Programming to MVPDs. ``NBCU'' means NBC Universal, Inc. and its Affiliates. ``Online Video Programming'' means Video Programming that any C-NBCU Programmer has the right to enable others (including but not limited to other MVPDs
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  • providers with increased numbers of staff and greater resources. See AT&T Jan. 24 ex parte Letter Attach., at 4. Section 153 of the Act defines ``affiliate'' as ``a person that (directly or indirectly) owns or controls, is owned or controlled by, or is under common ownership or control with, another person.'' 47 U.S.C. § 153(2); see also 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200. Immediate adoption of a rule requiring documentation of program-based eligibility will enable the Commission to realize cost savings in the near term, which can in turn be used to, among other things, fund efforts to modernize the Lifeline program. See supra para. 102 (noting that up to an estimated 15 percent of Lifeline subscribers could be ineligible). 47 C.F.R. §
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  • station's video signal when the cable operator retransmits the signal to the cable subscriber. See 47 U.S.C. 534(b)(4)(A) (``[T]he quality of signal processing and carriage provided by a cable system for the carriage of local commercial television stations will be no less than that provided by the system for carriage of any other type of signal.''). See 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200. See also Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, CS Docket No. 97-80, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). 47 C.F.R. § 76.1204(a)(1). Conditional access ensures that subscribers receive only the services that they are authorized to receive. For analog video programming sent over cable systems, the ITV enhancement content
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  • To ensure the commercial availability of equipment used to access multichannel video programming and other services, the rules we adopt here will be applied to MVPDs as defined by Section 602(13).26 As advocated by NCTA, Ameritech, and other commenters, we believe that Section 629 requires that the Commission apply the commercial availability requirements to all multichannel video programming systems.27 Section 76.1200 of the rules defines the entities to which the rules apply. 22. We disagree with the comments of several parties that Section 629 should apply only to cable television systems.28 There is no basis in the law, or the record of this proceeding, to support a conclusion that the statutory language does not include all multichannel video programming systems. Our
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  • Atlantic Comments at 52-55 (AT&T could direct affiliate Excite@Home to purchase equipment from affiliate General Instruments, Inc.); SBC Comments at 7-8, 36 (noting AT&T's vertical integration); SBC Reply Comments at 3 (merger would harm equipment market). See SBC Comments at 36; openNET Reply Comments at 14. See, e.g., Ameritech Comments at 24-26; SBC Reply Comments at 2. 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200 et seq. See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 14776 ¶ 2. 47 U.S.C. § 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the 1996 Act. 47 U.S.C. § 549(a). See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 14778, 14787 ¶¶ 8, 34; see 47 C.F.R. § 76.1205. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.1202. Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC
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  • See supra ¶ 286. See, e.g., First R&O, ¶¶ 212-217. See Opposition to Application of DIRECTV, Inc. for Expedited Review and Request for Immediate Suspension of Testing at 7-8 (filed Jul. 9, 1999) (regarding experimental special temporary authorization, File No. 0094-EX-ST-1999, Call Sign WA2XMY). Section 2002(a) of the Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.606 (closed captioning), 76.1200 et seq. (competitive availability of navigation devices). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.92 - 76.163, 76.67. See 47 C.F.R. § 76.701. See 47 U.S.C. § 325(b) (retransmission consent required of all MVPDs). See 47 U.S.C. §§ 338 (``must carry'' for DBS); 534 (cable ``must carry'' of commercial stations), and 535 (cable ``must carry'' of noncommercial educational stations). There is no comparable
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  • 544A(d). See Implementation of Section 17 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 8 FCC Rcd 8495 (1993). 47 U.S.C. §544A(a)(4). 47 U.S.C. §544A(c)(2)(D). 47 U.S.C. §544A(c)(1)(B). 47 U.S.C. §549. H.R. Rep.No. 104-458, 104th Cong., 2d Sess. (181) 1996. See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). See also 47 C.F.R. §§76.1200-10. See National Cable Television Association et al., ``Status Report'' in CS Docket No. 97-80 (filed January 7, 2000). The POD interface is the interface between a host device such as a television receiver or set-top box and the separate POD security module that cable operators must make available by July 1, 2000, pursuant to the Commission's Navigation Devices Order. The
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  • televisions that are used to access cable television. Section 629 of the 1996 Act requires the Commission to assure that navigation devices used in conjunction with multi channel programming distribution are commercially available from sources other than cable operators, e.g., made available to consumers through retail stores. The Commission's rules relating to navigation devices are located at 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1200-1210. In May 1999, the Commission adopted an Order on Reconsideration that exempted, as of July 1, 2000, equipment that performs analog-only conditional access from the requirement that multi-channel video programming distributors separate the security function from non-security functions. The Commission did not think it worthwhile for the industry to construct a separate analog security module that will soon be obsolete
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  • my current cable service, I want my cable bill prorated. I shouldn't have to pay the same money for fewer channels. 47 C.F.R. S:S: 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term "navigation devices" refers to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain "digital cable ready" televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). 47 U.S.C. S: 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the Telecommunications Act
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  • up "rules" for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. S:S: 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term "navigation devices" refers to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain "digital cable ready" televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
• http://transition.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2008/DA-08-2301A1.html
  • up "rules" for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. S:S: 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term "navigation devices" refers to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain "digital cable ready" televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
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  • regard for the impact its actions would have on customers using or wishing to use CableCARD-equipped UDCPs. TWC's interpretation would eviscerate the rule, is inconsistent with the operative text of Section 76.1201- "use of navigation devices," and the Commission's goal to ensure commercial compatibility of such devices. Considering that the primary objective of Section 629 of the Act and Sections 76.1200-76.1210 of the Rules is to maximize the commercial availability of navigation devices, we decline to adopt a view of our Rule that ignores the plain text and the purpose of these sections. 16. Moreover, TWC's strained interpretation of the Rule would be fundamentally at odds with the Commission's goal of protecting cable subscribers' ability to view signals through the use
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  • Roisman, Esq., Wilkinson Barker Knauer, LLP, 2300 N Street, N.W., Suite 700, Washington, D.C. 20037. FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION Kris Anne Monteith Chief, Enforcement Bureau 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1201. Navigation devices refer to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). UDCPs refer to devices that have the ability to receive encrypted digital cable programming, but do not have any upstream, or bidirectional, capabilities. For example, such devices cannot support two-way services such as Electronic Programming Guides (EPGs), Voice on Demand (VOD), Pay Per View (PPV), and other interactive capabilities. See Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996,
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  • regard for the impact its actions would have on customers using or wishing to use CableCARD-equipped UDCPs. TWC's interpretation would eviscerate the rule, is inconsistent with the operative text of Section 76.1201- "use of navigation devices," and the Commission's goal to ensure commercial compatibility of such devices. Considering that the primary objective of Section 629 of the Act and Sections 76.1200-76.1210 of the Rules is to maximize the commercial availability of navigation devices, we decline to adopt a view of our Rule that ignores the plain text and the purpose of these sections. 16. Moreover, TWC's strained interpretation of the Rule would be fundamentally at odds with the Commission's goal of protecting cable subscribers' ability to view signals through the use
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  • of broadcast television stations, just as cable, 583 See Opposition to Application of DIRECTV, Inc. for Expedited Review and Request for Immediate Suspension of Testing at 7-8 (filed Jul. 9, 1999) (regarding experimental special temporary authorization, File No. 0094-EX-ST-1999, Call Sign WA2XMY). 584 Section 2002(a) of the Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act. 585 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.606 (closed captioning), 76.1200 et seq. (competitive availability of navigation devices). 586 See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.92 - 76.163, 76.67. 587 See 47 C.F.R. § 76.701. Federal Communications Commission FCC 00-418 111 DBS, and Multichannel Multipoint Distribution Services ("MMDS") are required to do?588 In contrast, there does not appear to be a statutory basis for requiring mandatory carriage of all local broadcast signals.589 We
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  • station's video signal when the cable operator retransmits the signal to the cable subscriber. See 47 U.S.C. 534(b)(4)(A) (``[T]he quality of signal processing and carriage provided by a cable system for the carriage of local commercial television stations will be no less than that provided by the system for carriage of any other type of signal.''). See 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200. See also Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, CS Docket No. 97-80, Report and Order, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). 47 C.F.R. § 76.1204(a)(1). Conditional access ensures that subscribers receive only the services that they are authorized to receive. For analog video programming sent over cable systems, the ITV enhancement content
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  • To ensure the commercial availability of equipment used to access multichannel video programming and other services, the rules we adopt here will be applied to MVPDs as defined by Section 602(13).26 As advocated by NCTA, Ameritech, and other commenters, we believe that Section 629 requires that the Commission apply the commercial availability requirements to all multichannel video programming systems.27 Section 76.1200 of the rules defines the entities to which the rules apply. 22. We disagree with the comments of several parties that Section 629 should apply only to cable television systems.28 There is no basis in the law, or the record of this proceeding, to support a conclusion that the statutory language does not include all multichannel video programming systems. Our
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  • Atlantic Comments at 52-55 (AT&T could direct affiliate Excite@Home to purchase equipment from affiliate General Instruments, Inc.); SBC Comments at 7-8, 36 (noting AT&T's vertical integration); SBC Reply Comments at 3 (merger would harm equipment market). See SBC Comments at 36; openNET Reply Comments at 14. See, e.g., Ameritech Comments at 24-26; SBC Reply Comments at 2. 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200 et seq. See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 14776 ¶ 2. 47 U.S.C. § 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the 1996 Act. 47 U.S.C. § 549(a). See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd at 14778, 14787 ¶¶ 8, 34; see 47 C.F.R. § 76.1205. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.1201, 76.1202. Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC
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  • seq. (1996 Act). See para. 28 and note 56, infra, for a list of specific rule sections affected by this NPRM. Indeed, commenters have identified shortcomings in the current Part 68 regime, including the need to conduct notice-and-comment rulemaking proceedings to keep Part 68 current with new technology, and the time it presently takes to get equipment registered. 47 C.F.R. §76.1200-1210 Demarcation issues pertain to the location of the dividing point between LEC-controlled telephone line and customer-controlled telephone line. See note 56, infra. Inside wire issues pertain to requirements concerning customer-owned line. Both of these matters affect a number of consumer and competitive issues including competitive access. 1998 Biennial Regulatory Review - Amendment of Parts 2, 25 and 68 of the
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  • See supra ¶ 286. See, e.g., First R&O, ¶¶ 212-217. See Opposition to Application of DIRECTV, Inc. for Expedited Review and Request for Immediate Suspension of Testing at 7-8 (filed Jul. 9, 1999) (regarding experimental special temporary authorization, File No. 0094-EX-ST-1999, Call Sign WA2XMY). Section 2002(a) of the Rural Local Broadcast Signal Act. See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.606 (closed captioning), 76.1200 et seq. (competitive availability of navigation devices). See 47 C.F.R. §§ 76.92 - 76.163, 76.67. See 47 C.F.R. § 76.701. See 47 U.S.C. § 325(b) (retransmission consent required of all MVPDs). See 47 U.S.C. §§ 338 (``must carry'' for DBS); 534 (cable ``must carry'' of commercial stations), and 535 (cable ``must carry'' of noncommercial educational stations). There is no comparable
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  • 544A(d). See Implementation of Section 17 of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992, Notice of Proposed Rulemaking, 8 FCC Rcd 8495 (1993). 47 U.S.C. §544A(a)(4). 47 U.S.C. §544A(c)(2)(D). 47 U.S.C. §544A(c)(1)(B). 47 U.S.C. §549. H.R. Rep.No. 104-458, 104th Cong., 2d Sess. (181) 1996. See Navigation Devices Order, 13 FCC Rcd 14775 (1998). See also 47 C.F.R. §§76.1200-10. See National Cable Television Association et al., ``Status Report'' in CS Docket No. 97-80 (filed January 7, 2000). The POD interface is the interface between a host device such as a television receiver or set-top box and the separate POD security module that cable operators must make available by July 1, 2000, pursuant to the Commission's Navigation Devices Order. The
• http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OPP/Orders/2000/fcc00342.doc http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OPP/Orders/2000/fcc00342.pdf http://www.fcc.gov/Bureaus/OPP/Orders/2000/fcc00342.txt
  • initiative that it was intended to support.''), Circuit City Stores, Inc. Reply Comments at 1-4. We note that NCTA regards the May 24 agreement as responsive to the Commission's call in the Notice and stands by the agreement. See Letter from Robert Sachs, President and CEO, National Cable Television Association to William Kennard, Chairman, FCC (June 13, 2000). 47 C.F.R. §§76.1200-1210. We incorporate by reference all comments and reply comments in PP Docket No. 00-67 into CS Docket No. 97-80. See Letter from Robert Sachs, President and CEO, NCTA and Gary Shapiro, President and CEO, CEA to William Kennard, Chairman FCC (Feb. 22, 2000) (``February 22 Letter'')The letter and its two appendices detail agreements on technical requirements for direct connection of
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  • my current cable service, I want my cable bill prorated. I shouldn't have to pay the same money for fewer channels. 47 C.F.R. S:S: 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term "navigation devices" refers to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain "digital cable ready" televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). 47 U.S.C. S: 549. Section 629 was adopted as part of the Telecommunications Act
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2008/DA-08-2300A1.html
  • up "rules" for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. S:S: 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term "navigation devices" refers to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain "digital cable ready" televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
• http://www.fcc.gov/eb/Orders/2008/DA-08-2301A1.html
  • up "rules" for its consumers in Hawaii that are at odds with both the letter and intent of the FCC's Order. 47 C.F.R. S:S: 76.1201, 76.640(b)(1). The term "navigation devices" refers to "converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers to access multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems." 47 C.F.R. S: 76.1200(c). The UDCPs at issue in this proceeding include certain "digital cable ready" televisions and TiVo digital video recorders. 47 U.S.C. S: 503(b). This NAL and Order is issued through the coordinated effort of the Commission's Enforcement Bureau and Media Bureau. See 47 C.F.R. S:S: 0.61(f)(5), 0.111(15). TWC's notice to its customers, as well as technical papers submitted by the company
• http://www.fcc.gov/mb/engineering/76print.html
  • Subscriber bill itemization. [141]76.986 "A la carte" offerings. [142]76.987 New product tiers. [143]76.990 Small cable operators. Subpart O -- Competitive Access to Cable Programming [144]76.1000 Definitions. [145]76.1001 Unfair practices generally. [146]76.1002 Specific unfair practices prohibited. [147]76.1003 Program access proceedings. [148]76.1004 Applicability of program access rules to common carriers and affiliates. [149]76.100576.1010 [Reserved] Subpart P -- Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices [150]76.1200 Definitions. [151]76.1201 Rights of subscribers to use or attach navigation devices. [152]76.1202 Availability of navigation devices. [153]76.1203 Incidence of harm. [154]76.1204 Availability of equipment performing conditional access or security functions. [155]76.1205 Availability of interface information. [156]76.1206 Equipment sale or lease charge subsidy prohibition. [157]76.1207 Waivers. [158]76.1208 Sunset of regulations. [159]76.1209 Theft of service. [160]76.1210 Effect on other rules. Subpart Q
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  • la carte" offerings. § 76.987 New product tiers. § 76.990 Small cable operators. Subpart O-Competitive Access to Cable Programming § 76.1000 Definitions. § 76.1001 Unfair practices generally. § 76.1002 Specific unfair practices prohibited. § 76.1003 Program access proceedings. § 76.1004 Applicability of program access rules to common carriers and affiliates. §§ 76.1005-76.1010 [Reserved] Subpart P-Competitive Availability of Navigation Devices § 76.1200 Definitions. § 76.1201 Rights of subscribers to use or attach navigation devices. § 76.1202 Availability of navigation devices. § 76.1203 Incidence of harm. § 76.1204 Availability of equipment performing conditional access or security functions. § 76.1205 Availability of interface information. § 76.1206 Equipment sale or lease charge subsidy prohibition. § 76.1207 Waivers. § 76.1208 Sunset of regulations. § 76.1209 Theft
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  • is deconcentrated and entry is possible, there is no real prospect of gaining such power over price. See AT&T Comments, CS Docket No. 98-82, at 52-53 (filed Jan. 4, 2002). 157 See Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, CS Docket No. 97-80 (ongoing Commission rulemaking on navigation devices); 47 C.F.R. § 76.1200(c) (defining navigation devices as including "devices such as converter boxes, interactive communications equipment, and other equipment used by consumers within their premises to receive multichannel video programming and other services offered over multichannel video programming systems"). 78 Moreover, because of intense competition, AT&T Comcast could have no conceivable incentive to do anything that would affect adversely the quantity or quality