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Media-Ownership Reforms Are Key to Limiting Network Control
Opinions Changes are key to empowering independent broadcasters and limiting major network influence
FCC Delays Implementation of Foreign Sponsorship Rules
Compliance for the new rules won’t be required until June 7, 2026
Triveni Digital, Device Solutions Granted U.S. Patent For Novel ATSC 3.0 Receiver
The receiver analyzes contents of the 3.0 channel for custom emergency paging dispatches
FCC Closes More Than 2,000 Inactive Proceedings
It’s the largest number of dockets to be closed in a single proceeding, the agency said
FCC Issues Reminder on Audio-Description Rule Deadlines
DMAs 111 through 120 must implement the agency’s audio description rules by Jan. 1, 2026
FCC Plots a Murky Roadmap for the NextGen TV Transition
RF Technology Proposed rules would give broadcasters flexibility, but a lack of direction for devices, rights management and MVPDs risks slowing adoption
FCC to Vote on LPTV Rules at December Public Meeting
Meeting will include a vote the agency said will ‘provide regulatory certainty and clarity to LPTV broadcasters’
Comcast Pays $1.5 Million to Settle FCC Data Breach Probe
Cable operator agrees to voluntary payment to settle 2024 incident that affected some 237,000 customers
