Latest about regulatory & standards
FCC Takes Wraps Off Media Ownership Proposal
By Broadcasting & Cable published
Deregulation proposals that were hinted at from FCC Chairman Ajit Pai on Oct. 25 will be made official Thursday, Oct. 26.
FCC Seeks to Update Reporting, Notification Requirements
By Michael Balderston published
A new proposal from the FCC aims to reduce regulatory burdens on broadcasters with an update to two rules.
FCC to Lift Station Modification Freeze
By Broadcasting & Cable published
After a four-year freeze, the FCC has announced that it will lift the sanction on making major modifications to TV stations’ coverage areas.
U.K. Broadcasters No Longer Accepting Videotapes
By Michael Balderston published
FCC's Sinclair-Tribune Shot Clock Remains on Pause
By John Eggerton published
The FCC has yet to restart its informal shot clock on reviewing the proposed $3.9 billion merger of Sinclair Broadcasting and Tribune Media.
NAB Tells FCC Retrans Should Be Default Election
By John Eggerton published
Broadcasters have asked the FCC to reverse the presumption from “must-carry” to “retransmission consent” in carriage elections given that most stations now seek retrans payments.
FCC IG Agreed to Investigate Pai Handling of Sinclair-Tribune
By John Eggerton published
Get the TV Tech Newsletter
The professional video industry's #1 source for news, trends and product and tech information. Sign up below.