Delta agrees to decree with the FCC
It is not just broadcasters who are liable for unauthorized transfer of control. Delta Air Lines bought Northwest Airlines on 10/29/08, and along with the acquired air carrier came 210 private land mobile radio licenses. Unfortunately, Delta didn
Franken says nothing better than Genachowski internet approach
There is no shortage of people in Washington who wholeheartedly object to FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski’s plans to guarantee a free and open internet....
Late-filed renewal fines keep on coming
Lately we’ve seen broadcast license renewals that were not filed until after the license had expired, resulting in unauthorized operation of what would be...
Another station fined for late-filed license renewal
Victory & Power Ministries is licensee of WPFC(AM) Baton Rouge LA, and like many a licensee before it, the company told the FCC that...
Michael Powell suggests there is more bark to bite in net neutrality opposition
Former FCC Chairman Michael Powell told a gathering that the harsh rhetoric coming out of the House of Representatives on the topic of current...
Copps, Barton at odds over broadcast proposals
Democratic FCC Commissioner Michael Copps has long been an advocate for a stricter and more frequent broadcast license renewal process that puts a premium...
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National Association of Broadcasters President/CEO Gordon Smith has been on the job for just about a year now, and the expiration of his ban on
House Commerce chair speculation pointing toward Fred Upton
Joe Barton (R-FL), the Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Committee, continues to maintain optimism about his chances of hurdling a term...
FCC December agenda includes net neutrality plank
The big story in communications regulation has been the announcement by FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski that an item on a free and open internet...
Comcast/Level 3 dispute brings net neutrality debate back into focus
Netflix, which delivers movies to the homes of subscribing viewers, used to rely on the US mail to transport its entertainment offerings, but increasingly...
Member of frequent TV guest class silenced
Speculation is that Chris Kofinis will be less able to pursue an avocation – appearing on political talk shows as part of the 24/7...
FCC extends deadline on CAP EAS implementation
Responding to an industry-wide request for more time, the FCC has agreed to add 180 days to the deadline for compliance with new Emergency Alert System requirements associated with FEMA and the new Common Alerting Protocol. The deadline,
FCC action on network neutrality suspected in December
Speculation in Washington was running rampant that FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski is getting ready to act on the topic of network neutrality before the year is out
Fine canceled for struggling station
Never let it be said that the Federal Communications Commission doesn