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LPX Episode 4: Should we unlock the cable box? Or eliminate it?

March 7, 2016

Most people in the United States who pay for TV have to use a set-top-box rented from their cable provider. In February, the Federal Communications Commission voted to adopt a plan that could change that by requiring TV providers to open up the data streams so that you could access content on something like a Roku, Chromecast, or Apple TV. 

But the cable, satellite, and other TV providers are fighting back. 

In this episode of the LPX Show, we take a look at the FCC’s #UnblockTheBox effort… and the industry’s proposed alternative, #EliminateTheBox. 

Find more details at LPXShow.com. 

Featured guests:

  • Brad Love, senior software engineer at Hauppauge
  • Paul Glist, attorney representing the National Cable & Telecommunications Association
  • Mari Silbey, senior editor for cable and video at LightReading.com
  • Dave Zatz, technology blogger at ZatzNotFunny.com

Special appearances (recorded from an FCC webcast):

  • FCC chairman Tom Wheeler
  • FCC commissioner Ajit Pai

Links:

  • FCC’s “Unlock the Box” page (proposed rule, commissioner statements)
  • Read comments that have been submitted to the FCC
  • Submit your own comment (use procedure number 16-42)

You can also get the latest updates by following LPX on Facebook, Google+ or Twitter or by visiting our website, LPXShow.com

 

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Brad Linder is a journalist, podcast producer, and audio editor. He's the creator of the LPX podcast, co-producer of the Loving Project, and provides podcast editing and mixing services for many other podcasts. You can find samples of his work in his portfolio or get in touch to schedule a call to discuss how Brad can help with your podcast, radio, or other audio projects.

Brad is also editor of the tech blogs Liliputing and LinuxSmartphones.

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