FCC Allows Blocking of Television Receivers’ Component Video Outputs
May 11, 2010
The FCC took a huge step on Friday in allowing television service providers to turn off unprotected analog video outputs on the back of their set-top receivers. While the FCC says it will allow consumers to enjoy access to newly-released films and other content, the net effect will be that the movie and television industries, along with other content and service providers, will have unprecedented control over what content customers will have access to when using their home’s televisions and audio/video systems. Continue reading ‘FCC Allows Blocking of Television Receivers’ Component Video Outputs’
