NAB Criticizes ‘Backward’ Opposition to FCC Ownership Changes
Says rules must be changed to reflect broadcast’s changes in the 21st century.
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Oral Arguments for Media Ownership Case Set for June
Challenge to FCC’s broadcast deregulation will occur in U.S. Court of Appeals Third Circuit.
FCC Releases Public Help Video for Broadcast TV Transition
YouTube video instructs viewers how to rescan their TVs to find relocated stations.
FCC Unsure of TV Content Ratings Accuracy
Says definitive conclusions were not able to be reached in 90-day window.
FCC Debates Evolution of Live Captioning for News
Forum urges better community outreach, staff training and more thorough oversight.
Apollo-Cox-Northwest Merger Draws Skepticism from Common Cause
If approved, Apollo would own 25 TV stations, which Common Cause worries will hurt localism.
SBE Issues Reminder for C-Band Dish Users to Register
Information requested by FCC must be submitted by May 28.
Pai Lays Out Plans for New Spectrum Auction, 5G Rollout
Auction for 37, 39 and 47 GHz spectrum slated for Dec. 10 start.
FCC Wants Additional Comments on C-Band Issue
Public has expressed support and concerns alike; commission is now asking for more.
Broadcasters to FCC: Bring Local TV Ownership into the 21st Century
Modern media marketplace makes current rules outdated.
FCC Sets Stage for Review of Nexstar-Tribune TV Station Spin-Offs
Consolidates merger application, sets comment dates.
Aaron Goldberger to Advise FCC Chairman on Wireless, International Issues
He is replacing Rachel Bender, who moves to the International Bureau.
FCC Reveals Losing Bids, Bidders in TV Incentive Auction
Had kept them under wraps for two years.
FCC Commissioners Discuss Ownership Diversity
O’Rielly, Carr and Starks talked about how the market has changed since ownership rules first instituted.
FCC Warns of Rise in Noncompliant Streaming Set-Tops
Says marketers of boxes could face hefty fines.
FCC Issues EAS Test Analysis
Concludes latest test shows improvement, makes recommendations.
Pai Says Yes, Embrace Digital—“But You Are Still Broadcasters First”
Read what the FCC chairman told NAB Show attendees in Las Vegas.
FCC Pressed on Protecting Broadcasting as Critical Infrastructure
Rep. Amodei said 'old school' tech is 'doomsday infrastructure.'
Extra: FCC Doesn't Suddenly Grant Must-Carry to LPTVS
Coalition has some April Fools fun with issue.
FCC Waives Some TV Station Repack Reporting Requirements
Said quarterlies are duplicative for some phase-completion dates.
FCC Resolves White Spaces Issues
Finalizes tweaks and changes, responds to recon petitions, to White Spaces order.
FCC to Lift LPTV Displacement, Companion Channel Freeze
The freeze will no longer be in effect as of April 18.