WASHINGTON, DC – The Federal Communications Commission wants to know how cable set top boxes and other devices can help bring the Internet to the masses.
In a public notice issued late last week, the FCC asked for comment on how it can encourage innovation in the market for video devices that will assist with its development of a national broadband plan.
It said that the convergence of the television and content delivered by IP makes this “a critical time to promote innovation in set-top devices that could support the Commission’s effort to drive broadband adoption and utilization”.
“Accordingly, the Commission wishes to consider taking an active role in formulating a solution that will spur the development of a retail market for nationally portable video devices that will work across all delivery platforms, including MVPD platforms and broadband-based video platforms”, the notice continues.
Click here to read the full notice.
