Wheeler Says Examining Set-top Rules, Program Carriage Means 'Unifying Theme' for Feb. 18 Meeting

Increasing competition in set-top boxes and reducing barriers experienced by programmers are a "unifying theme" of the Feb. 18 FCC meeting, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler said in a blog post Thursday. The commission will consider an NPRM on set-top rules (see 1601280064) and a notice of inquiry (see 1601280069) on program carriage, Wheeler said. “The video marketplace is changing, including the rise of new ways for consumers to access programming.”