FCC open for suggestions on closed captioning
The FCC believes there are issues worth exploring.
Rep. Walden eyed for a promotion
The Chairman of the House Communications Subcommittee is uniquely qualified for the job – Greg Walden (R-OR) was the owner of a small radio...
FCC Five Scheduled For Senate Inquisition
OK, so perhaps it won't be a period of prolonged and intensive questioning or investigation. That said, FCC Chairman Ajit Pai and the four Commissioners will likely be spending a good portion of Wednesday in the Dirksen Senate Office Building on Capitol Hill.
An Outstanding Standard For American Broadcasting
What is the common denominator to successfully serve its community of license for any broadcast operation? Here's the answer, courtesy of featured columnist Ken Benner, who has tallied at least 2,000 station visits.
Former N.Y. Congresswoman Nita Lowey Dies
She was the first woman to serve as Chair of the House Appropriations Committee, and an "enthusiastic and effective supporter" of public media. Now, House Members and New Yorkers are paying tribute to former Congresswoman Nita Lowey, who has died.
FCC Forward Auction Set For Stage Two
A new target of $54.59B is still too high, says Strategy& principal Dan Hays
Second AT&T-T-Mobile lawsuit comes from Sprint
The proposed $39B acquisition of T-Mobile by AT&T has already attracted a lawsuit from the Department of Justice, which wants the wedding blocked. Now...
SOTU carried by media, but as usual not about the media
Broadcasters and MVPDs in every corner of the United States made sure that US citizens had an opportunity not only to see President Barack...
A NEXTGEN Debut for Advanced Emergency Info
The Metropolitan Washington Council of Governments (COG) and the ONE Media 3.0 subsidiary of Sinclair Broadcast Group have successfully launched the nation’s first pilot project to use ATSC 3.0 next-generation broadcast television standard to disseminate advanced emergency information.
All POTUS, all the time
XM Satellite Radio is teaming up with cable stalwart C-CPAN to provide a 24/7 channel dedicated entirely to the 2008 presidential campaign. It will...
This NPRM Seeks Input On A Proposed New FM
Should a local broadcasting company be granted a brand-new station serving a small town some 75 miles south of Jackson Hole, Wyoming? The FCC is now seeking comments on the plan.
Prince Is Pai’s Pick For FCC Chief Economist
A professor in the Indiana University Kelley School of Business has been appointed as chief economist at the Federal Communications Commission. He will begin work at the commission on Sept. 3, working directly under Chairman Ajit Pai.
FCC Targets Four Radio Pirates With $20K Penalties
The FCC's Enforcement Bureau on Monday indicated that it seeks to collect $20,000 in fines from four individuals found to have been responsible for unlicensed radio broadcasts. A forthcoming Supreme Court ruling could ultimately determine if the Commission is empowered to collect the cash.
FCC assists consumers
The Federal Communications Commission now has a consumer help center.
Supremes put Aereo on the dance card
Case number 13-461 features a match-up between ABC and friends against internet video distributor Aereo. We have the key dates in the proceeding which...