FCC Should Look at Consequences of Changing MVPD Definition, NCTA Says
The FCC should seek comment on “the full range” of possible consequences before modifying the definition of multichannel video programming distributor to include over-the-top video, NCTA said in an ex parte filing posted in docket 12-83 Friday. The commission should…
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consider whether foreign OTT services would qualify, and the definition of “for purchase," NCTA said. Changing the rule wouldn’t give OTT services access to content since they wouldn’t qualify for the compulsory copyright licenses that the Copyright Act specifies go to cable systems, NCTA said. “There is no statutory license for 'MVPDs' generally. This hole cannot be filled by the Commission.”