FCC_logoThe Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is planning to “open up” US cable by setting the STB and device market free.
http://www.broadbandtvnews.com/2016/01/27/fcc-plans-to-open-up-us-cable/
http://transition.fcc.gov/Daily_Releases/Daily_Business/2016/db0127/DOC-337449A1.pdf