# Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices
> **Federal Communications Commission** · Final rule. · Published 1998-07-15 · Effective 1998-08-14 · 63 FR 38089
## Document
- **Document number:** 98-18838
- **Category:** other
- **Federal Register citation:** 63 FR 38089
- **CFR reference:** 47 CFR 76
- **Publication date:** 1998-07-15
- **Effective date:** 1998-08-14
- **FCC docket:** CS Docket No. 97-80
## Abstract

These rules provide for the commercial availability of set top boxes and other consumer equipment used to receive video signals and other services. The intended effect of these rules is to expand opportunities for consumers to purchase this equipment from sources other than the service provider.

## Source
- [Federal Register document](https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/1998/07/15/98-18838/commercial-availability-of-navigation-devices)
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