Tag: FCC
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FCC Launches Probe into Comcast and NBCUniversal Over Treatment of Local NBC Stations
Update: A Comcast spokesperson gave this statement to Cord Cutters News: “We have received an inquiry from the FCC and will cooperate with them to answer their questions. We are proud that for many decades we have supported local broadcast TV stations with world-class sports and entertainment, enabling them to drive viewership in a media environment that…
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Court Strikes Down FCC’s Rule Banning One Company From Owning Multiple ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations in A Single Market
In a significant ruling, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eighth Circuit has delivered a partial blow to the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) long-standing Local Television Ownership Rule, specifically targeting the provision known as the Top-Four Prohibition. The decision, handed down on July 23, 2025, marks a pivotal moment in the ongoing debate over…
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91 Years Ago Marks the Birth of the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) – A Look Back
This month, a significant milestone in American communication history was achieved as President Franklin D. Roosevelt announced the first appointments to the newly established Federal Communications Commission (FCC). This landmark event, occurring 91 years ago, marks the creation of an agency tasked with overseeing the rapidly evolving landscape of communications in the United States, a…
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FCC Chairman Wants to Overhaul The Emergency Alert System
In a move to modernize the nation’s emergency communications infrastructure, FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced a comprehensive review of the Emergency Alert System (EAS) and Wireless Emergency Alerts (WEA) platform, marking what could be the most significant update to these systems in over three decades. The announcement, detailed in a blog post published Wednesday, underscores…
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The FCC Will Look at the Truth-in-Billing Policy This Month
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr announced today the agenda items for the July Open Commission Meeting scheduled for Thursday, July 24, 2025. On the list of items to discuss is the Truth-in-Billing policy. The policy was created to help customers better understand their telephone bills and identify unauthorized charges, called “cramming.” During the meeting, the Commission…
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The Supreme Court Upholds FCC Policy for Funding of Phone & Internet Subsidy Program
On Friday, the Supreme Court voted to uphold the FCC’s Universal Service Fund (USF) program. The program brings phone and broadband internet access to underserved communities and is funded by telecommunications services which are required to pay into the fund to subsidize the universal service. The Universal Service Fund began with the Telecommunications Act, passed…
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FCC Overhauls Outdated Cable Rate Regulations in Major Deregulatory Move
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) today has finalized a significant overhaul of cable rate regulations, eliminating rules deemed obsolete in today’s rapidly evolving video marketplace. The decision, announced today, streamlines regulations first established in 1992, aligning them with the realities of a transformed media landscape. The FCC’s action concludes a rulemaking process initiated in 2018…
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Only 22 States Are Meeting FCC Internet Speed Requirements
In March, the FCC approved raising the national broadband speed benchmark to 100 Mbps for download speeds and 20 Mbps for upload. According to a new 50 U.S. States Broadband Speed Performance report from Ookla, only 22 states are meeting that minimum. In data collected between July and December 2024, Ookla found that the number…
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DISH Could Be in Major Trouble as The FCC Probes Parent Company’s 5G Compliance
DISH Network, a major player in the U.S. telecommunications and pay-TV industry, is facing potential trouble as its parent company, EchoStar, comes under scrutiny from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). The FCC has launched an investigation into EchoStar’s compliance with federal requirements to build a nationwide 5G network, raising questions about the company’s valuable cellular…
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FCC Wants to Improve Internet From Space Satellites
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is set to discuss a groundbreaking proposal at its May 2025 meeting that could reshape the future of internet access across the United States. The agency will consider a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) to explore the expanded use of the 12.7-13.25 GHz and 42.0-42.5 GHz spectrum bands for…