Cable / Telecom News

FCC seeks input on national broadband plan

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...