Tag: FCC
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FCC Discusses Plans to Shutdown ATSC OTA TV 1.0 As it Moves to ATSC 3.0 Nextgen TV
At the Advanced Television System Committee‘s 40th anniversary meeting, the future of NetGen TV’s ATSC 3.0 was discussed. 3.0 is currently available in over 60 markets. Could this mean 1.0 will soon shut down as 3.0 takes over? The Federal Communications Commission has already made known its plans to end 1.0 since last April, though a…
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Comcast is Upset That it Must Disclose Its Hidden Fees & Wants The FCC to Change The Rules
Comcast recently filed a complaint with the Federal Communications Commission over a federal law passed in 2021 requiring companies to fully disclose all fees to customers. The law requires broadband customers to be provided with a label clearly outlining exact pricing information as well as additional fees, discounts, bundle deals, and connection speeds at the…
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FCC Wants to Make it Easier to Get Cheap Internet
The Federal Communications Commission is making some changes to the Affordable Connectivity Program to make it easier for those who qualify to sign up. Two new Notices of Funding Opportunities will ease the influx of registration requests by providing additional grants for the program. The Affordable Connectivity Program provides a $30 discount to qualifying low-income…
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FCC Has a Plan to Make Emergency Alerts Even Better
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has yet again extended the initiation date of its new rule for emergency alert broadcasting. The new rule will require all broadcasting of visual emergency communications to be accompanied by an audio stream. This will enable blind or otherwise visually impaired viewers to hear important details during an emergency when…
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Tegna’s Deal to Sell Its Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Affiliates is Now Dead
Tegna Inc announced yesterday that its tentative $8.6 billion merger agreement with private equity firm Standard General won’t be happening.
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The FCC Had a New Hearing, to Determine If Some Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Affiliates Will Get a New Owner
With the May 22nd deadline quickly approaching, the FCC has agreed to meet with the companies on May 18th to discuss the deal’s approval.
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A Bill To Help Expand Rural Broadband Internet is In The Works
The Reforming Broadband Connectivity Act to expand broadband internet to rural areas is scheduled for a Senate hearing tomorrow.
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The FCC is Reconsidering Use of 12.2-12.7 GhZ for 5G Internet As DISH & SpaceX Fight Over the Spectrum
Companies are firm in their stance that a new era of technological advancements should be accompanied by a new set of regulations and rights.
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The Sale of Local ABC, CBS, FOX & NBC Stations Owned by Tegna May Be Dead
Tegna and Standard General requested the FCC reach a decision before May 17th, just shy of a week before the negotiations May 22nd deadline.
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FCC Proposes New Safeguards for Foreign Telecoms Amidst Security Concerns to Protect Americans
The FCC is proposing new changes to security policies regarding foreign telecoms to continue operating in the United States.