Selectable Output Control

Posted by nuxi on 2010-May-12 at 00:35:43 in SNAFU (Login to reply)

Well given my previous rants on the subject of cable TV (1, 2, 3) I guess I should share my $0.02 on the latest FCC stupidity.

The truth is that I don't care anymore, I canceled Cable TV back in November and haven't missed it at all. As far as SOC goes, I can't say this is suprising given the FCC's complete disregard for their mandate to ensure that the cable tv system remains open. For those just tuning in, this is not just wishful thinking on my part. The Telecommunications Act of 1996 and the FCC Report and Order that implements the TCA both state this as a goal.

The FCC only granted a limited wavier to the SOC ban, but I doubt it will stay limited for very long.