The FCC has proposed several design aspects to AllVid while soliciting feedback from interested parties on a final specification before going forward for rulemaking.
Consumers would be well-served by having such an inexpensive universal adapter available at retail, which would feature an easy-to-use, common interface, and employ nationwide interoperability standards to connect to televisions, digital video recording devices (“DVRs”), and other smart video devices.
"[9] The AllVid proposal has been criticized by the Motion Picture Association of America for providing insufficient protection against copyright infringement by unauthorized multichannel video programming distributors[10] and by AT&T for preempting market forces already underway.
[12] This group works to support implementation of the AllVid standard and specifically addresses issues raised by the National Cable Television Association (NCTA).
[16] In September 2020 the FCC closed the navigation device proceeding and eliminates CableCARD support and reporting requirements.