said by machpost:Apparently, providers also have to make these newly-encrypted basic cable channels available via IP, according to this article. It will be interesting to see how this is implemented.
Interesting.... I wouldn't mind my local channels over IP so I can watch on my computer or my iOS device. I wonder if our networks are going to get 're-crushed'.
said by Dawk2012 :This seems very unfair to people who already pay for cable boxes on other TV's. Not everyone wants a giant cable box on every single TV with 495 channels we will never watch.
I definitely hear your point, and it makes me think why they don't offer the ability to install a central TV HUB at a house rather than cable boxes for people who don't to pay for boxes. Users can pick and choose centrally which channels get distributed to which channel number. Kinda like how people can create a home network with internet and customize things. A single point of entry, total freedom on how to use it. Of course, i'm not sure how this would work with carrier fees etc... but it would lead towards the inevitable 'ala cart' TV channel packages that people are pushing for. This would cause a mess for providers for non-techie people and support. Just an idea which i'm sure has been thought of.