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Tentative Agenda for FCC’s Sept. Open Meeting Includes Broadcast Ownership Rules

By George Winslow published

Commissioners will also consider items designed to speed up buildup of broadband infrastructure, wireless regulations and deletion of some wireline rules

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FCC chair Brendan Carr at press conference

NAB Commends FCC’s Decision to ‘Jump-Start’ 2022 Quadrennial Ownership Review

By George Winslow published

The regular review of broadcast ownership rules will be on the agency’s September agenda, said Chair Brendan Carr

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Broken wire from vandalism of a broadband network

Broadband Industry Launches New Initiative to Address Escalating Network Vandalism

By George Winslow published

SCTE and NCTA co-lead a new new executive forum that will work to address the problem

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Warner Bros. Discovery Sues Midjourney

By Tom Butts published

“Midjourney thinks it is above the law," the studio told a District Court

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FCC meeting room lobby

FCC to Lift Freeze on Applications for New LPTV, TV Translator Stations

By George Winslow published

The move is part of a phased process running into 2026 that will also lift the current freeze on major changes for Class A television, low power television and TV translator stations and permits

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Sage Releases Firmware Fix

By Nick Langan published

It corrects an issue that may display all alerts in the "severe" color

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As part of a new push to eliminate ownership caps, the NAB has released a new video highlighting the importance of broadcasters providing free access to football.

NAB Kicks Off New Phase in Campaign to Overturn Broadcast Ownership Rules

By George Winslow published

As part of the effort, it is emphasizing the importance of preserving free access to football on broadcast stations

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FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Changes to Disaster Information Reporting

By George Winslow published

Comments must be filed by Oct. 2 and reply comments by Nov. 3

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FCC Slightly Raises Regulatory Fees for TV Stations

By George Winslow published

The agency expects to collect $23,412,392 in FY 2025 from digital television, up from $23,363,518 it collected in FY 2024

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Unions, Civil Rights Groups Argue Localism Will Be Hurt, Not Helped by Eliminating Ownership Caps

By George Winslow published

Opponents also stress that the FCC lacks the authority to change the 39% ownership cap set by Congress

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