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'Blue Ripple' Would Make Regulatory Waves
By John Eggerton published
A Biden FCC would bring sea changes on key issues like net neutrality, media ownership
NAB: Broadcast Competition Rules Must be Updated
By Michael Balderston published
Asks for an expansion of regulated competitors as well as ownership deregulations
FCC Claims Substantial Growth in Video Description
By Michael Balderston published
Cites NCTA data that major networks are offering a variety of programming with video description services.
FCC Resolves White Spaces Issues
By John Eggerton published
Finalizes tweaks and changes, responds to recon petitions, to White Spaces order.
APTS Urges FCC to Preserve EBS Requirements
By Michael Balderston published
Against proposal that would enable commercial entities to utilize EBS white space.
NAB Urges FCC to Protect In-Band Channels to Ease Next-Gen Transition
By Phil Kurz published
The association also asked the agency to adopt a “reasonable waiver standard” of simulcasting rule
Congress Could Split Payments to Broadcasters Over Two Years
By TV Technology Staff published
Thune, Walden explore compensating spectrum moves over longer period of time
FCC Will Consider EAS Handbook Changes if Needed
By Paul McLane published
The new EAS Operating Handbook, published in August, may end up being revised after the national EAS test this month.
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