Tag: FCC
-
AT&T Responds to AMC Complaint with the FCC
Earlier this month, we reported on a complaint made by AMC to the FCC. In the complaint, AMC said that AT&T was showing favoritism to its own networks while putting smaller networks at a disadvantage. AMC claimed that AT&T wanted to cut back on how much it pays to carry AMC networks and asked the…
-
New FCC Filings Could Point to Google’s ‘Sabrina’ Android TV Device
Featured image: XDA Developers Recent FCC submissions add to the mounting evidence that Google is prepping an Android TV-based streaming device that could serve as a successor to the current Chromecast Ultra. 9to5 Google spotted the new filings and it’s possible they refer to Google’s upcoming device and its accompanying remote control. The new listings…
-
FCC Extends Lifeline Waivers to Keep Americans Connected
Earlier this week, 15 members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee sent a letter to the FCC, asking for unlimited voice calling and data coverage for subsidized Lifeline plan customers to be continued throughout the duration of the pandemic. The FCC has responded by extending Lifeline waivers. “In light of the ongoing pandemic, we…
-
Google Is Asking FCC to Approve 17-State 6GHz Network Test
In a recent request to the Federal Communications Commission, Google is apparently aiming to conduct a broadband network test in several US states. It’s not entirely clear exactly what Google’s up to, but FCC documents spotted by Business Insider indicate the company’s project involves tests centered on the 6GHz spectrum band. “Google proposes to conduct…
-
FCC Extends Comment Deadline on Spectrum Data Cap Petition
In July, we reported that Spectrum had asked the FCC for permission to add data caps to its broadband plans. Imposing data caps would go against conditions of the 2016 merger of Spectrum and Time Warner Cable, which were put in place for seven years following the merger. The FCC opened the issue up for public comments…
-
Court Says Charter Can Charge Streaming Companies Interconnect Fees
A federal appeals court ruled that Charter can start charging streaming video companies for interconnect fees, overturning a condition of the 2016 merger that brought Time Warner Cable and Bright House Networks under one roof. In its ruling, the US Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit said it had no choice after…
-
Democrats are Calling Out the FCC for Capping Data for Lifeline Users During COVID-19
This week, democrats sent a letter to FCC Chairman Ajit Pai urging him to provide unlimited voice calling and data coverage for users of the subsidized Lifeline plan as long as the pandemic is ongoing. The letter was sent by 15 members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee, which has principal jurisdiction over the…
-
The FCC is Pushing Broadcasters to Ensure Information is Accessible to Viewers with Disabilities
The FCC sent out a Public Notice to TV broadcasters, satellite and cable services and other video distributors reminding them of their responsibility to make important information available to those with disabilities. The commission’s rules specifically apply to emergency communications televised on the air and ensuring viewers are able to receive it and know how…
-
Charter Tells FCC Some Customers Enjoy Data Caps, Usage-Based Pricing
In recent comments to the Federal Communications Commission, Charter Communications continued to build a case for its request to lift a seven-year ban on implementing data caps and usage-based pricing. The petition has drawn criticism from consumer groups and industry players like Roku, which urged the FCC to deny Charter’s petition, claiming in a letter…
-
AMC Files FCC Complaint Against AT&T
Earlier this week, AMC Networks filed a carriage complaint against AT&T with the FCC. The complaint says that AT&T is showing favoritism to the networks it owns, eliminating a fair playing field for other networks, including AMC channels. “We have had a long and successful relationship with AT&T and we hope to continue our strong…