Post by BenJF3 on Oct 17, 2010 8:15:42 GMT -5
The FCC has issued new CableCard regulations that should make it a bit easier for those of us who want to switch over to a Moxi or a Tivo - bad news is they don't take effect until next year (so the cable ops have time to find loopholes)
Read More HERE
The Good: (my comments in parenthesis)
• CableCARD fees have to be the same for everyone, no matter which package you have.
• If your cable company allows any self installs, they must allow CableCARD self-installs. (This has been a huge issue in some divisions IE: Albany, NY)
• Cable companies must support SDV for CableCARD users -- this was implied before, now it is black and white.
• By default, all new deployments must be M-Cards (unless you actually request a S-Card).
• Cable companies can include an IP interface in set-top-boxes leui of a 1394 port. (they would have to activate the Ethernet port on the 4600/8600 boxes)
• One way HD boxes without CableCARDs are no longer forbidden and they don't require IP interfaces.
• Must support a minimum of FOUR tuners (Most TWC divisions only support two, so this would open up Moxi 3 Tuners and Ceton PC Cards)
• Must deduct the cost of a set top rental if included in the package price (TWC includes the first)
Read the whole document HERE
Read More HERE
The Good: (my comments in parenthesis)
• CableCARD fees have to be the same for everyone, no matter which package you have.
• If your cable company allows any self installs, they must allow CableCARD self-installs. (This has been a huge issue in some divisions IE: Albany, NY)
• Cable companies must support SDV for CableCARD users -- this was implied before, now it is black and white.
• By default, all new deployments must be M-Cards (unless you actually request a S-Card).
• Cable companies can include an IP interface in set-top-boxes leui of a 1394 port. (they would have to activate the Ethernet port on the 4600/8600 boxes)
• One way HD boxes without CableCARDs are no longer forbidden and they don't require IP interfaces.
• Must support a minimum of FOUR tuners (Most TWC divisions only support two, so this would open up Moxi 3 Tuners and Ceton PC Cards)
• Must deduct the cost of a set top rental if included in the package price (TWC includes the first)
Read the whole document HERE
