The FCC said it will move forward with an NPRM on a downloadable security replacement for CableCARD, on the same day a group of multichannel video programming distributors, consumer electronics companies and content providers and some of their associations announced the formation of a coalition opposing such a move. Chairman Tom Wheeler will circulate an NPRM to eighth-floor FCC offices that he said is intended for a vote Feb. 18. Communications Daily had first reported, in December, that such an NPRM was in the works and likely to come soon (see 1512150072).
A group of some 40 public interest groups is sending a letter to FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler asking the commission to begin a privacy rulemaking. Industry observers said Tuesday that the letter is likely a prelude to an expected FCC NPRM on privacy (see 1601110065).