Michael Grotticelli

The recently formed mobile DTV venture announces new name and executive team.

DISH’s action came only moments after President Obama signed the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 into law.

The chairman said his plan would be a win-win-win for broadcasters, viewers and the government.

Using FTP technology eliminates the need for a microwave truck or other form of RF transmission to get news back to a station.

A key feature on the new iPhone is a five-megapixel autofocus camera that can capture video at 720p HD resolution.

The bill will need full Senate approval and then must return to the House to reconcile minor differences.

Grass Valley is working with Host Broadcast Services (HBS) to supply and deliver the identical technical infrastructure for the tournament's host production.

All content will be acquired in 1080i HD (100Mbps) and then converted to 720p, ESPN's house format, for delivery to subscribers at home.

The 2010 World Cup on ESPN is expected to be the most watched, talked about, read and listened to sports event of the year.

HBS is working with 3-D production specialists Can Communicate.

A German company called Medien Patent Verwaltung (MPV) has filed a patent infringement lawsuit against Warner Bros., Technicolor and Deluxe in New York.

At midweek, Apple shares rose 1.8 percent, which gave the company a value of $227.1 billion.

By law the commission conducts a review every four years.

The company has introduced a new financing program that will enable operators to purchase a DTV translator without having to outlay the large capital commitment required.

The government will examine how the Communications Act meets the current needs of consumers, the telecom industry and the FCC.

One of the reasons behind such a forecast is the growing importance of devices capable of delivering Internet video straight to television sets.

Mobile video viewing is common just about everywhere except the United States and Europe.

The number of channels offered by the new service will depend on how much spectrum the joint venture can accumulate from the participating stations.

The stereoscopic technology was everywhere at NAB this year, while attention for other equipment suffered.

As retransmission agreements are negotiated, television stations are now asking for cash payments — forcing cable bills to soar even higher.

As of mid-April, all of CNN’s domestic programming will now be distributed in the 720p HD format.

House passage is still pending.