Grumbles & Gripes Over Set Top Box Order
FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler's revised set-top box plan has raised concerns from a high-profile member of Congress - and a
Radio, TV Team To Tackle Opioid Epidemic
NAB and the Partnership for Drug-Free Kids will announce Tuesday a national multi-faceted campaign to address the opioid epidemic.
FCC Vote Set On Set-Top Box Plan
The Commission on Sept. 29 will vote on a proposal introduced yesterday by Chairman Tom Wheeler to open set-top cable TV boxes to competition.
FCC Says Farewell To UHF Discount
The FCC has abolishing its 30-year-old UHF discount, which gives TV station owners greater leeway in complying with the national audience reach cap.
Next-Gen Tech Gets Exposed By PILOT
An event this afternoon at Washington, DC’s Newseum will put the spotlight on how broadcasters are using next generation technology.
Small Broadcast Broadcasters Get FCC Fee Relief
The Commission revised its new fee schedule, lowering its price increases for stations in locales with under 75,000 people.
Coming Soon To Smartphones: 5G
The FCC is moving ahead with plans to deploy new infrastructure needed for the next leap in wireless services.
Nexstar To Shed Seven As DOJ OK’s Media General Deal
The DOJ gave its approval to the merger acquisition, so long as Nexstar sheds seven stations. Buyers are already confirmed.
Palm Beach Pirate In Double Trouble
An unlicensed Haitian Kreyòl broadcaster has 30 days to pay a hefty fine to the FCC, or seek an appeal.
FCC Five Set For Senate Inquiry
Republican John Thune, who chairs the Senate Commerce Committee, will convene the Sept. 15 hearing, which “will have a broad scope.”
NAB Assails Cable Association On FCC Bundling
The ACA wants the FCC to restrict bundling by programmers. The NAB believes this would have huge
NAB: Wireless Carriers Caused Forward Auction Flop
The surprisingly “modest” participation comes despite wireless carriers’ cries of a “spectrum crisis,” the NAB argues.
FCC Goes In Reverse: Stage 2 Set For Auction
Stage 2 of the FCC’s spectrum incentive auction will see, as expected, a lower clearing target of 114 MHz.
Auction ‘Unsurprising, Albeit Disappointing To Some’
A PwC strategy and consulting group principal believes the results of the Forward Auction are in line with spending commitments.
Congress and Advertising – Will 2017 Be Different?
A major advertising association is wary of two FCC plans that put new privacy rules on ISPs and expand competition in the cable set-top box market.