FCC says consumers can buy cable boxes

Article Abstract:

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has approved the regulations that will enable consumers to purchase cable boxes by the year 2000. FCC Chairman William Kennard stated that the commission wanted consumers to have access to the product. The FCC's adoption of the regulations will require cable companies to being making available to consumers the cable box without the technology that unscrambles the television broadcast. Every major electronics manufacturer will also be able to enter the cable box market as a result of the FCC approval.

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The FCC approves the regulations that will enable consumers to purchase cable boxes by the year 2000

Government regulation (cont), CATV Scramblers, Scramblers (Telecommunications), Cable television equipment, Article

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Bickering delays retail debut of set-top cable boxes

Article Abstract:

The introduction of cable TV set-top boxes in retail outlets in the US, set for Jul 1, 2000, by the Federal Communications Commissions, has been delayed. The failure to have the devices available in stores has been attributed to high prices and the ongoing dispute regarding revenue sharing and the standard technology that will be used. The set-top boxes, which are leased for about $3 by most subscribers from cable television service providers, will cost between $300 to $1,000 each.

Product introduction

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Motorola bets on television set-top boxes as next big thing

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Motorola Inc has agreed to buy General Instruments Corp in an $11-billion stock swap, wagering that set-top boxes would be the next big thing in home appliance. The agreement would consolidate a top manufacturer of wireless phones, chips and modems and the largest manufacturer of set top boxes. The news of a possible merger sent Motorola's shares plunging as the deal would dilute the firm's earnings in 2000, according to an analyst.

Asset sales & divestitures, Acquisitions & mergers, General Instrument Corp.

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