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Altafiber Asks FCC to Reconsider Nexstar Retrans Ruling
In December the regulator denied Cincinnati Bell retransmission complaint against Netstar
Supreme Court to Consider Landmark Case on FCC’s Authority to Issue Fines
Case could limit the regulator’s ability to impose fines and judgments without trying the cases in court
FCC Exempts Some Drones, Accessories From Import Ban on Foreign-Made UAVs
Revisions reflect a War Department determination that some models put on the banned Covered List in December do not violate national security
Carr: FCC Looking for Ways to ‘Empower’ Local Broadcasters
In a fireside chat at CES, Carr also said broadcasters who don’t like the public-interest standard could give up their licenses to become cable networks, YouTube channels or podcasters
FCC Sets Tentative Agenda for Jan. 29 Open Meeting
Agency will vote on permitting new 6 GHz devices, foreign ownership rules and other issues
FCC to Vote on Proposals Expanding Unlicensed Use of 6 GHz Band
Regulator considers measures that would create a new category of unlicensed devices
Richard E. Wiley to Step Down as Media Institute’s Chairman
People Former FCC chief ends 30-year tenure on Jan. 31; telecom attorney Kathleen Kirby tapped as his successor
Carr Appoints New FCC Chief Economist
Jonathan Williams takes on a new role in addition to serving as chief of the Office of Economics and Analytics
