Ron Burgundy Posted February 18, 2016 Share Posted February 18, 2016 The Federal Communications Commission approved on Thursday a proposal to let consumers swap pricey cable boxes for cheaper devices and apps, to boost competition in the $20 billion television set-top box market. Commission Chairman Tom Wheeler said the proposal, a revamped version of a 2010 measure, is the beginning of an "information-gathering process." "Technology allows it, the industry at one point proposed something similar to it and the consumers deserve a break and the choice," Wheeler said. Pai, however, described the proposal as a "20th century approach to a 21st century problem." The proposed regulation, which Wheeler unveiled in January, will allow customers to obtain video services from providers such as Alphabet Inc, Apple Inc and TiVo , instead of cable, satellite and other television providers such as Comcast Corp and Verizon Communications. View the full article Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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