Digital Cable Ready Equipment / CableCARDs
To help ease consumers into the digital television era, consumer electronics manufacturers are producing “Digital Cable Ready” equipment that allows cable subscribers to receive one-way digital cable services without the use of a set-top box. The production of Digital Cable Ready TV sets was enabled by the “Plug & Play” agreement entered into in December 2002 by cable and consumer electronics companies, which proposed technical requirements for the production of one-way Digital Cable Ready equipment for the home.
Filings
Recent Filings
9/29/2009
NCTA Letter 09/29/09
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Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80 Attachment: 092909 97-80 CableCARDS.pdf (109 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/7/2009
NCTA Opposition 07/09/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Opposition re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, seeking reconsideration of the Commission Order granting Evolution Broadband’s request for waiver of the integration ban for its low-cost, limited-capability set-top box; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 070909 97-80 opposition.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/26/2009
NCTA Letter 06/26/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80 Attachment: 062609 97-80 CableCard Report.pdf (117 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/23/2009
NCTA Letter 03/23/09Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 032309 97-80 CableCARD rpt.pdf (102 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/22/2008
NCTA Letter 12/22/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 122208 97-80 cablecard report.pdf (118 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/22/2008
NCTA Letter 09/22/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 092208 97-80 status.pdf (117 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/23/2008
NCTA Letter 06/23/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the top 5 cable companies detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 062308 97-80 CableCARD Report.pdf (122 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/25/2008
NCTA Letter 03/25/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 032508 97-80 Cable Report.pdf (119 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/28/2008
NCTA Brief of Intervenor 02/28/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Brief of Intervenor re: Comcast Corporation v. FCC, filed in the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of Comcast's Set-Top Box Waiver Request and urging the Court to reverse the FCC's decision.Attachment: 022808 Opening Brief.pdf (7 MB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
2/28/2008
NCTA Reply Brief 02/28/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Brief of Intervenor re: Comcast Corporation v. FCC, filed in the Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in support of Comcast's Set-Top Box Waiver Request and addressing CEA's claim that the "only remedy called for under the Court's precedent is a remand to the FCC with instructions to elaborate on its reasoning".Attachment: 022808 Reply Brief FINAL.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
2/1/2008
NCTA Reply Brief 02/01/08Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Brief re: Comcast's Set-Top Box Appeal, supporting Comcast's appeal of the FCC's denial of its request to waive the integratino ban for low-cost, limited-capability set-top boxes; Case No. 07-1445Attachment: 020108 Reply Brief.pdf (247 KB)Publication Type: Judicial Filing
12/26/2007
NCTA Letter 12/26/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 5 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment & support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 122607 97-80 Status Report.pdf (119 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/13/2007
NCTA Letter 11/13/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Annual Assessment of the Status of Competition in the Market for the Delivery of Video Programming, arguing that the second prong of the 70/70 test has not been met; MB Docket No. 06-189
Attachment: 111307 06-189 letter.pdf (59 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/30/2007
NCTA Letter 10/30/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Compatibility Between Cable Systems & Consumer Electronics Equipment; Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices; Letter from Neal Goldberg re DCR+ Proposal; 00-67, 97-80Attachment: 103007 97-80 00-67 letter.pdf (128 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/24/2007
NCTA Status Report 09/24/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the six largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 092407 97-80 CableCARD Report.pdf (130 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/10/2007
NCTA Reply Comments 09/10/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices [CS Docket No. 97-80] and Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment [PP Docket No. 00-67], requesting that the FCC facilitate the OpenCable Platform as the only practical approach t...Attachment: 091007 97-80 00-67 replies.pdf (403 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/24/2007
NCTA Comments 08/24/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996; Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices; Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, urging the Commission to use regulation to expedite the rollout of two-way cable-ready products to consumers while still preserving the advanta...Attachment: 082407 97-80 Comments.pdf (419 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
8/14/2007
NCTA Opposition 08/14/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Opposition to Verizon's Application for Review and Petition for Clarification of the Media Bureau's Memorandum Opinion & Order re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, urging the FCC to grant to all cable operators the same relief as Verizon; CSR-7042-Z, CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 081407 97-80 opposition.pdf (44 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/25/2007
NCTA Status Report 06/25/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the six largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 062507 97-80 Status report.pdf (122 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/20/2007
NCTA Letter 06/20/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices on the two-way plug & play devices; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 062007 97-80 Carey.pdf (5 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/26/2007
NCTA Status Report 03/26/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the six largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 032607 97-80 Status Report.pdf (125 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/23/2007
NCTA Letter 02/23/07Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter from Neal M. Goldberg, Vice President and General Counsel, to Heather Dixon, Legal Advisor to Chairman Martin, expressing the cable industry's support for a market-based approach based on OCAP to bring "two-way" digital cable ready products to market; similar letters also sent to Rudy Brioche, Cristina Pauze, Chris Robbins and Bruce Go...Attachment: OCAP letter Dixon 22307.pdf (72 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/22/2006
NCTA Status Report 12/22/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the 6 largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment & support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 122206 97-80 Status Reports.pdf (126 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/11/2006
NCTA Ex Parte 12/11/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Ex Parte re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, addressing issues regarding two-way "plug-and-play" devices raised in a November 7, 2006 filing by CE and IT companies; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 121106 97-80 exparte.pdf (98 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/1/2006
NCTA Letter 12/01/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices on "plug & play"; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 120106 97-80 Robbins ex parte.pdf (47 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/29/2006
NCTA Letter 11/29/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices on "plug & play"; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 112906 97-80 exparte.pdf (45 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
9/25/2006
NCTA Report 09/25/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the five largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 092506 97-80 CCard Rpt.pdf (129 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/29/2006
NCTA Letter 06/29/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, responding to allegations from CE manufacturers about cable operator support for CableCARDs in retail Digital Cable Ready devices; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 062906 97-80 letter.pdf (178 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/26/2006
NCTA Status Report 06/26/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the six largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 062606 97-80 status report.pdf (145 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/30/2006
NCTA Report 03/30/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, on CableCARD deployment and support by the six largest multiple system operators - Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter, Adelphia, and Cablevision; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 033006_97-80_statusreport.pdf (184 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/6/2006
NCTA Reply Comments 02/06/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, addressing comments filed in response to the November 30, 2005 NCTA DCAS Report; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 020606_97-80_Replies.pdf (155 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/30/2006
NCTA Status Report 01/30/06Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, giving an update the reports filed November, 30, 2005; CS Docket No. 97-80
Attachment: 013006_97-80_StatusReport.pdf (252 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/29/2005
NCTA Report 12/29/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, on CableCARD deployment by the six largest multiple system operators - Comcast, Time Warner Cable, Cox, Charter, Adelphia, and Cablevision - in response to an FCC requirement adopted in its March, 2005 Order deferring the effective date of the "Integration Ban."; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 122905_97-80_MSO_CableCARD_Rpt.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/3/2005
NCTA Status Report 10/03/05Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a report from the six largest MSOs detailing CableCARD deployment and support; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 100305 97-80 Status Report.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/6/2004
NCTA Reply Comments 12/06/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Telecommunications Services Inside Wiring, Customer Premises Equipment, Implementation of the Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act of 1992:Cable Home Wiring, urging the FCC to rule that a demarcation point behind sheetrock is not "physically inaccessible"; CS Docket No. 95-184 and MM Docket No. 92-260Attachment: 120604_95-184_92-260_replies.pdf (567 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/15/2004
NCTA Replies 03/15/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996. Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatability Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, urging the FCC to permit CableLabs to maintain the role agreed upon by cable and CE industries in approving content protection outputs; C...Attachment: 031504 97-80 00-67 replies.pdf (272 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/10/2004
NCTA Opposition to Petitions 03/10/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Opposition to Petitions for Reconsideration re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, urging the FCC to deny the petitions for reconsideration filed by DirecTV, Genesis, MPAA, Music Publishers a...Attachment: 031004_97-80_00-67_Opposition.pdf (376 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/26/2004
NCTA Petition 02/26/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Petition for Reconsideration re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, urging the FCC to reinstate the definition of "unencrypted broadcast television" in Section 76.1902(s) of the Rules; CS Doc...Attachment: 022604_97-80_00-67_Petition.pdf (180 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
2/13/2004
NCTA Comment 02/13/04Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, urging the FCC to permit the use of image constraints for non-broadcast programming; CS Docket No. 97-80, PP Docket No. 00-67
Attachment: 021304_97-80_00-67_comments.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
12/29/2003
NCTA Petition 12/29/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Petition for Reconsideration re: Plug and Play, addressing the testing for one-way "ditigal cable ready" products and the technical issues surrounding the rules for cable carriage of PSIP; CS Docket No. 97-80, PP Docket No. 00-67 Attachment: 122903_97-80_PETITION.pdf (1 MB)Attachment: 032806_05-311_Replies.pdf (3 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/23/2003
NCTA Status Report 10/23/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA's Second Status Report re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, called for in the April 14, 2003 Order and Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking regarding "Plug & Play"; CS Docket No. 97-80, PP Docket No. 00-67Attachment: 102303_97-80_exparte.pdf (94 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
4/28/2003
NCTA Reply Comments 04/28/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, reiterating that the December 2000 MSO-CE manufacturers agreement on cable compatiblity is in the public interest and warrants prompt FCC adoption of proposed rules; CS Docket No. 97-80, PP Docket No. 00-67Attachment: 042803_97-50_REPLIES.pdf (255 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
3/28/2003
NCTA Joint Letter 03/28/03Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Joint Letter re: Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, announcing accord that digital television sets need not have a 1394/5C connector along with appropriate labeling; CS Docket No. 97-80, PP Docket No. 00-67 Attachment: 032803_comments_97-80.pdf (152 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
10/31/2001
NCTA Letter 10/31/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Letter re: Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, submitting the 3rd progress report called for in the R&O; PP Docket No. 00-67Attachment: 103101 00-67 report.pdf (514 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/16/2001
NCTA Reply to Opposition 01/16/01Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply to Opposition of CERC re: Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Programming, urging the FCC to reconsider its labeling scheme for DTV receivers and adopt revised labels and other requirements; PP Docket No. 00-67Attachment: 011601 00-67 replies.pdf (48 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/30/2000
NCTA Status Report 11/30/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Compatibility Between Cable Systems and Consumer Electronics Equipment, submitting the first progress report called for in the R&O; PP Docket No. 00-67 Attachment: 113000 00-67 report.pdf (31 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
11/15/2000
NCTA Comments 11/15/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, urging the FCC to take action to ensure that the navigation devices rules adopted serve their intended purpose of expanding the range of equipment options available to MVPD subscribers; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 111500 97-80 comments.pdf (2 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
7/7/2000
NCTA Status Report 07/07/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, showing that the cable operators met the July 1, 2000, deadline for having digital separate security modules available for customers who obtain their set-top boxes at retail stores; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 070700 97-80 status report.pdf (1 MB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
6/8/2000
NCTA Reply Comments 06/08/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Reply Comments re: Compatibility Between Cable and Consumer Electronics Equipment, calling upon the FCC to endorse voluntary inter-industry agreements to achieve compatibility between digital consumer electronics equipment and cable systems; PP Docket No. 00-67Attachment: 060800 00-67 replies.pdf (112 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
5/24/2000
NCTA Comments 05/24/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Comments re: Compatibility Between Cable and Consumer Electronics Equipment, reporting that an agreement was reached with CEA on the labels for DTV sets and asked that the FCC endorse them; PP Docket No. 00-67Attachment: 052400 00-67 comments.pdf (130 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing
1/7/2000
NCTA Status Report 01/07/00Email this Document
Abstract: NCTA Status Report re: Implementation of Section 304 of the Telecommunications Act of 1996, Commercial Availability of Navigation Devices, submitting a semi-annual report called for in the R&O; CS Docket No. 97-80Attachment: 010700 97-80 Status Report.pdf (767 KB)Publication Type: Regulatory Filing