The German cable TV association Deutsche Kabelverband is to study the possibility of switching to the upgraded Common Interface 2 standard that has been developed by the DVB project. The technology is designed to be more secure than the existing Common Interface that is used in conjunction with conditional access services.
However, some CA providers, notably NDS, have refused to make their technology available through any other means than embedding the technology within the receiver itself.
It is expected that Common Interface 2 will be available during 2008.
