FCC agenda: All internet, all the time again
The FCC October Open Meeting is on the schedule for Thursday, 10/22/09, kicking off at 10PM. And once again, with a major plan on...
Senate Commerce Committee tees up broadband
Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) didn’t waste any time getting a National Broadband Plan hearing on the schedule. His Senate Commerce Committee will convene Tuesday 3/23/10...
NAB gets behind House FCC reform bill
House Communications Committee Chairman Greg Walden (R-OR) is reportedly ready to mark up his bill to overhaul procedures at the FCC, and NAB President/CEO...
FCC Makes A General Counsel Switch
The General Counsel of the FCC is stepping down. While he has agreed to continue to serve in the Wireless Telecommunications Bureau, acting Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel has appointed his acting successor. Rosenworcel also made some moves in the wireless arm of the Commission.
OMB Approves ‘Next Gen TV’ Rules
The Next Gen TV local simulcasting rules have received the approval of the Office of Management and Budget. This means that permissive voluntary use of the ATSC 3.0 broadcast standard is a go — another milestone for TV operators seeking an addressable advertising solution and superior audio and visual quality.
Here’s Another Challenge To FCC Cross-Ownership Rules
The News Media Alliance, as did the NAB, sued the FCC for its decision to uphold its media cross-ownership rules
A Tribute To The FCC Chairman
He faces the most difficult challenge in the history of the Commission, as he travels the nation seeking support from the broadcasting community. He is FCC Chairman Ajit Pai, who Media Information Bureau featured columnist Ken Benner is beyond a doubt in support of, as he writes in this "tribute" to the Commission's leader.
The other Commerce Committee tees up DTV
Ed Markey’s House Commerce subcommittee is not wasting any time, now that Congress is back in session and also planning to exit ASAP to...
Cox Media Group Wins Brief Post-Incentive Auction Move Extension
A July 3 deadline for the transition of a Cox Media Group-owned UHF facility in Florida to a new channel as part of the FCC's post-incentive auction broadcast transition won't be made. That's OK: The Commission has voted unanimously to grant the station a "brief" extension, due to "circumstances beyond the station's control."
Temporary Thaw To FCC TV Freeze
The Media Bureau is temporarily lifting the freeze imposed on April 5, 2013 on the filing and processing of minor modification applications that would increase a full power television station’s noise-limited contour or a Class A station’s protected contour in one or more directions beyond the station’s authorized facilities.
Cell service a casualty of inauguration crowd
A very large group of people were gathered in one place in Washington DC 1/21/13 for the inauguration of President Barack Obama. Many of...
Are Nielsen’s November Cable Universe Estimates Correct?
A source tells RBR + TVBR that a large group of Nielsen staff is already working to see if November UEs are inaccurate
Genachowski, McDowell on the hotseat today
The Senate Commerce Committee has booked to guests for its 2:30 PM session – aspiring FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski and returning veteran rank and...
Drug ads on the agenda in the House
The Energy and Commerce Committee's Subcommittee on Health is looking over a multi-pronged bill concerning health in the US. Among the items being considered...
FCC, FTC Join in Anti-Cramming Posse
To really run up an FCC penalty bill, you need to be a telco