Why is the FCC involved in home recording issues?
Congress charged the FCC with deregulating the market for cable “Navigation Devices” (e.g., set-top boxes) so that, in a way consistent with cable system security, competitive digital consumer electronics and PC products could enter the marketplace. Under FCC proceedings to implement this instruction, the Commission must approve a draft license, offered by the cable industry, to enable competitive manufacturers to provide such devices to consumers in accordance with cable industry specifications.
