# Basic Service Tier Encryption Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 2012-11-09 · Effective 2012-12-10 · 77 FR 67290
## Document
- **Document number:** 2012-27350
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 77 FR 67290
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 76
- **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.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2012/11/09/2012-27350/basic-service-tier-encryption-compatibility-between-cable-systems-and-consumer-electronics-equipment)
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