joining me at the table or martha heller, rail and then the installation matters that the media bureau policy division. felicia will present the item. >> mr. chairman, commissioners, we're pleased to present this notice of inquiry that provides an opportunity for industry stakeholders, can numerous and others to voice concerns about the state of diversity, competition and innovation within the video programming marketplace. over the last quarter-century we've seen significant changes in the media landscape that is fundamentally altered the ways americans access and consume video programming. consumers today access video programming over multiple computing platforms and the dominance of cable operators and other incumbent distributors has eroded. however, incumbent operators retain a very important position in the video programming marketplace in obtaining care from traditional mvpds is so vital for the growth of many enriching programmers. through the notice of inquiry we invite comments generally on the state of independent programming marketplace and the challenges that new and emerg

again, i would like to thank the media europe, especially martha heller, rail and grammy, and holly. >> once again you're at the point where everything comes together. >> recall that conversion, but it feels more like a storm sometimes. >> commissioner rosenworcel. >> this is more calm. today we have a dizzying array of channels available to consumers. we expect programming to be available anytime, anywhere and on any screen. on top of that, not all platforms for content are cropping up here, there and everywhere. the future of watching will not look like the past and that is exciting. but despite all this change, old problems linger. time and time again we hear independent programmers face a daunting challenge securing real estate on cable and satellite systems. the system still dominate our video experiences and securing a prerequisite to building viewership then it turns the pores investment and more diverse content. this notice of inquiry tackles these issues and asks the hard questions about new voices, new viewpoint and the state of the market for independent programming. this

joining me or martha heller, linda murray, and lyle elder of the policy division and the chief technologist of the division. brendan will present. brendan: we are pleased to present this note is that is keep theto availability of competitive sources of equipment used to access programming as the commission was direct it to do by section 620 nine. directs the commission to adopt regulations to ensure commercial markets for devices and apps that can access video programming from sources provider, the pay-tv that is cable and satellite provider. it directs the commission to on tether consumers from the pay-tv set-top box. to achieve this, we seek to offer three information flows using any published, transparent format that conforms to specifications set by open standards. these information flows will allow manufacturers and other companies not affiliated with an designd to divine -- programming under the same terms of use under wes the leased equipment can access the program. m.v.p. d'sproposal, can provide specific proposals. theproposal gives mvpd's freedom so they can assure all programming

joining me at the table are martha heller, raymond ramie, a kalisha will present the item. >> chairman, commissioners, we are pleased to present the notice of inquiry that provides opportunity for stakeholders, consumers and others to voice their concerns about the state of diversity, competition and innovation within the video programming marketplace. over the last quarter-century we have seen significant changes in the media landscape that fundamentally altered the ways in which americans access and consumer video programming. consumers can access video programming over multiple competing platforms and the dominance of cable operators or pay-tv distributors has eroded. however incumbent operators retain an important position in the video programming marketplace and obtaining care from individuals is still vital for the growth of many emerging programmers. through this notice of inquiry, we invite comments generally on this independent programming marketplace and the challenges knew in the emerging programmers face in attempting to lunch or grow. we seek comment on several specific ch