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FCC Chair Carr Blasts Comcast Over MSNBC Coverage
By George Winslow published
Accuses Comcast of ignoring ‘facts of obvious public interest’ in an X post

Court Overrules FCC’s $57 Million Fine Against AT&T
By George Winslow published
U.S. Appeals Court cited a 2023 Supreme Court ruling severely limiting agencies’ ability to impose fines via administrative proceedings

IBCAP Launches Automated VOD Monitoring and Takedown System
By George Winslow published
The anti-piracy tool for set-top boxes and IPTV services complements the group's existing automated system for linear channels

Abolishing Ownership Rules Tops NAB’s Long List of FCC Rules to Delete
By George Winslow published
Sunsetting ATSC 1.0, reducing paperwork, cutting rules relating to children’s programing, EEO and other areas, and updating EAS are among the many NAB proposals

Sinclair Urges FCC to Abolish Station Ownership Rules, Sunset ATSC 1.0
By George Winslow published
The agency must address the “toxic combination of a rapidly changing competitive environment” and “ossified regulatory burdens” facing broadcasters

FCC Seeks Public Comments on NAB's NextGen TV Proposals
By George Winslow published
The agency is asking for comments on a NAB proposal that the FCC approve a transition to ATSC 3.0 broadcasts in the top 55 markets in 2028

Echostar Urges FCC to Reduce Blackouts with Major Rule Changes
By George Winslow published
Dish's owner wants the FCC to allow it to import stations to replace affiliates during blackouts over retransmission rights

NAB CEO Unveils Broadcasters’ Policy Priorities
By George Winslow published
Modernizing ownership caps, AM radio, NextGen TV, tax issues, protecting investments in local content are among the top priorities in the 119th Congress
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