Tag: FCC
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Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Demand The FCC Reclassify YouTube TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, & More As Cable TV Companies
Earlier this year, Local TV station owners formed a new Coalition for Local News to push the FCC to force cord cutting services to be treated like cable TV companies. If the FCC agrees to change the rules, it would force YouTube TV, Hulu, Fubo, and more to strike deals directly with the owners of…
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FEMA And FCC Set to Conduct Nationwide Tests of Emergency Alert Systems
Don’t be alarmed if your smartphone starts ringing randomly in October. The Federal Emergency Management Agency, or FEMA, is coordinating with the Federal Communications Commission to conduct a nationwide test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alerts. The WEA test will be sent to all consumer cell phones using FEMA’s Integrated Public Alert…
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Why T-Mobile is Blocked From Using Spectrum That it Bought For $304 Million
On Tuesday, T-Mobile’s president of technology, Ulf Ewaldsson, put out a call to push the U.S. government to unlock a swatch of spectrum that it purchased a year ago, but still remains out of reach. The argument was simple, yet compelling: We paid $304 million on the radio airwaves, so let us utilize them to…
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FCC Holds Stance on Broadband Consumer Label Rules
The Federal Communications Commission decided it wouldn’t reconsider its Broadband Consumer Label rules. In a release, the FCC said the action preserves a consumer’s access to transparent and accurate information about broadband services. The rules will go into effect following a review from the Office of Management and Budget, according to the release. Providers with…
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YouTube TV, Fubo, Sling & More May Have to Pay Over $16 Million In Fees To The FCC if ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Locals Get Their Way
Live TV streaming services may have to pay more fees to the Federal Communications Commission if local TV station owners get their way. In total, it could cost live TV streaming services an extra $16.4 million. If this happens, it could put more pressure on live TV streaming services who have already jacked up their…
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The FCC Approves a Plan to Make Wireless Home Internet Even Faster & Bring It to More Americans
The Federal Communications Commission took the next step in speeding up wireless home internet last week. The FCC approved testing for a new 6Ghz band, a faster version of the current Wireless Home Internet bands, according to Telecompetitor. The 6 Ghz band would create more airwave space for companies wanting to sell wireless home internet.…
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Scammers Are Targeting Cord Cutters. Know How To Keep Yourself Safe
It’s difficult enough to cancel a service when companies are trying their hardest to keep you subscribed with tricky wording, barely visible unsubscribe buttons and troublesome cancellation processes. The last thing you need is a scammer sneaking into the middle of the process to drain your bank account. If you’re ready to call it quits…
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FCC Wants to Pair Broadband Assistance With Housing Cost Aid
The Federal Communications Commission has partnered with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development to help more low-income households get connected to affordable internet. The partnership aims to promote the Affordable Connectivity Program to those in federally-assisted housing . The FCC and HUD will increase outreach activities to decrease the time it takes to…
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Fox TV’s License Renewal Could Be at Risk After FCC Public Petition
A Philadelphia Fox TV broadcast station won’t have its license renewed if a media advocacy group has its way. The Media and Democracy Project (MAD) petitioned the Federal Communications Commission to deny the renewal application for WTXF-TV, the only Fox-owned TV station currently up for renewal, according to a report from Ars Technica. MAD said…
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FCC Has Named a Special Group To Hunt Down Illegal Robocalls
The Federal Communications Commission has officially tapped a key group to lead the fight against illegal robocalls. The agency re-designated the Industry Traceback Group as its primary frontline of defense against illegal robocalls, according to a report from Fierce Wireless on Tuesday. The Traceback Group lives up to its name — it literally traces back…