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NAB Commends FCC’s Decision to ‘Jump-Start’ 2022 Quadrennial Ownership Review
The regular review of broadcast ownership rules will be on the agency’s September agenda, said Chair Brendan Carr
EchoStar to Sell Spectrum to SpaceX for $17 Billion
Elon Musk’s SpaceX had been pushing the FCC to take away EchoStar’s AWS-4 band spectrum that it is now acquiring
FCC to Lift Freeze on Applications for New LPTV, TV Translator Stations
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
NAB Kicks Off New Phase in Campaign to Overturn Broadcast Ownership Rules
As part of the effort, it is emphasizing the importance of preserving free access to football on broadcast stations
FCC Sets Deadlines for Comments on Changes to Disaster Information Reporting
Comments must be filed by Oct. 2 and reply comments by Nov. 3
FCC Moves to Accelerate Transition to NextGen TV
The Media Bureau has clarified some ATSC 3.0 rules relating to the transition that it hopes will encourage more launches and NextGen TV services
FCC Slightly Raises Regulatory Fees for TV Stations
The agency expects to collect $23,412,392 in FY 2025 from digital television, up from $23,363,518 it collected in FY 2024
Airwaves Battle Brews Over Upper C-Band at FCC
Wireless and aviation industries push for 5G expansion as broadcasters worry for satellite delivery
