EAS

FCC filing disputes Weigel Broadcasting’s descriptions of how NextGen TV handles EAS and the standard’s alerting limitations

ATSC 3.0 Security Authority argues that alerting issues simply problems with the way two devices have implemented digital rights management

The new rules aim to protect EAS and WEA from cybercriminals and hackers and were applauded by the NAB

It detailed some of notable progress made by the NextGen TV News Technology Lab program

Votes on emergency alerting, the E-Rate program, 911 reliability, submarine cables and other issues are expected

The proposed Report and Order would allow the implementation of EAS capabilities via software instead of hardware

Items include updating disaster reporting requirements, broadband data collection and robocalls

Rule change would ensure TV broadcasters continue to provide radar maps and other graphics conveying emergency information

Spectrum sharing for satellite broadband, national security efforts and EAS rules are among the items

Satellite spectrum-sharing rules, robocalls, national security rules and e-rate rules are also among the items Carr said the agency is considering this month