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Starting August 17, 2026, the FCC requires manufacturers of covered apparatus and multichannel video programming distributors (MVPDs) to make closed captioning display settings "readily accessible" to individuals who are deaf and hard of hearing. The rule, codified at 47 CFR 79.103(e), defines "readily accessible" through four specific factors and applies to a broad range of devices, from televisions and set-top boxes to smartphones, tablets, and computers.

This guide covers the full scope of the requirement: what the regulation says, who must comply, what display settings must be supported, how the FCC will evaluate compliance, and what organizations that produce or distribute video content should do before the deadline.

When your video content crosses into broadcast television, OTT streaming, or international distribution, caption format choices matter. SMPTE-TT and EBU-TT are two advanced XML-based caption formats derived from the W3C's Timed Text Markup Language (TTML). Both serve broadcast and professional streaming workflows but target different regional standards. This guide explains the technical differences, use cases, and compliance implications so you can select the right format for your workflow.