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NAB Slams FCC’s Failure to Update an `Antiquated Broadcast Regulatory Regime’
By George Winslow published
In an FCC filing the NAB argues that outdated ownership caps and a host of other rules “imperils the competitive viability of local television and radio stations”
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FCC Proposes Revisions To LPTV Service Rules
By George Winslow published
It is seeking comments on various technical and operational changes that include requiring LPTV stations to maintain an online public file
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NAB Opposes FCC Plan to Make Workforce Data for Each Station Public
By George Winslow published
As part of an effort to track diversity, the FCC is reinstating the collection of radio and television stations’ workforce composition data on FCC Form 395-B
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FCC Media Bureau Opens LPTV Application Window for Class A Status
By George Winslow published
The filing window for qualified low power television stations to convert to Class A status pursuant to The Low Power Protection Act runs from May 31 2024 to May 30, 2025
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FCC Ends Affordable Connectivity Program
By George Winslow published
The program to subsidize broadband rates ended on June 1 after Congress failed to provide new funding
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FCC Media Bureau Incorporates 2020 Census Data into TVStudy Software
By George Winslow published
Starting August 1, 2020 Census block and population data must be used by TV stations in coverage and interference analysis studies
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FCC Announces Opportunity for LPTV Stations to Change Channels
By George Winslow published
The move marks a notable opportunity for Class A television, LPTV and TV translator stations to improve their service and resolve long-standing channel issues
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FCC Commissioner Simington Announces Staff Changes
By George Winslow published
Sara Rahmjoo joins the office of commissioner Simington as policy advisor and confidential assistant
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