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FCC to Vote on Net Neutrality, Emergency Alert Rules on Oct. 19
By George Winslow published
The Commission will also consider new rules on accessibility, the E-Rate program, unlicensed use of the 6 GHz band and other issues at its open meeting

FEMA, FCC Announce Details Surrounding Oct. 4 National Emergency Alert Test
By TVT Staff published
WEA alerts will be sent to cellphones; EAS alerts will be broadcast by TV and radio

NextGen TV: AEN Teams with 6G-Datacast.TV for Advanced Alerting and Disaster Reality Channel
By George Winslow published
America’s Emergency Network and 6G are demonstrating delivery of geo-targeted, rich media alerts to battery-powered ATSC 3.0 receivers at Disaster Expo USA

FEMA and FCC Plan Oct. 4 Nationwide Emergency Alert Test
By George Winslow published
The FCC has released guidance on how participants can prepare for the tests

FEMA Plans the Next National EAS Test
By Paul McLane published
A test date will be announced shortly

FCC Delays Implementation of New EAS Requirements
By George Winslow published
FCC extends deadline for the requirement that television broadcasters aurally describe visual but non-textual emergency information

CPB Names Faisal Khan Executive Director of Next Generation Warning System
By George Winslow published
Kahn will lead CPB’s work with FEMA in implementing the Next Generation Warning System grant program
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