Basic Service Tier Encryption Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment
other · Federal Communications Commission · Published 2012-11-09 · Effective 2012-12-10 · 77 FR 67290
Document
Document number
2012-27350
Federal Register citation
77 FR 67290
CFR reference
47 CFR 76
Type
Rule
Action
Final rule.
Category
other
Publication date
2012-11-09
Effective date
2012-12-10
FCC docket
MB Docket No. 11-69
Abstract
In this document, the Commission adopts new rules to allow cable operators to encrypt the basic service tier in all-digital systems, provided that those cable operators undertake certain consumer protection measures for a limited period of time in order to minimize any potential subscriber disruption.