[mythtv-users] FCC will allow encryption of basic cable, offers measures to protect open access

[Gary Buhrmaster]

On Tue, Oct 16, 2012 at 8:56 AM, Michael T. Dean
<mtdean at thirdcontact.com> wrote:
....
> The worst part of the change is that as soon as the FCC finally sells off
> the TV spectrum to the wireless companies and gets rid of OTA TV broadcast,
> we'll lose our choice to avoid the locked-down cable system.

Some of the broadcasters (with "free" spectrum given out decades ago) are
actively looking to monetize what is now their biggest asset (on paper), their
spectrum.

See the FCC NPRM Docket 12-118

http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2012/db1002/FCC-12-118A1.pdf