Market Modifications Proposed for Satellite Delivered Broadcasts
The FCC has proposed new rules to allow direct to home satellite video programming distributors (e.g., DIRECTV and DISH Network) to seek market modifications...
C-band Clearinghouse Proposals Due by June 29
The FCC's Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) has released the Request for Proposal (RFP) with selection criteria and filing instructions for the position...
FCC Eliminates Outdated Cable Operator Recordkeeping Rule
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) has adopted a Report and Order eliminating the requirement that cable operators maintain records in...
Unauthorized Emergency Alert Prompts PSHSB Questions
The FCC’s Public Safety and Homeland Security Bureau (PSHSB) is seeking comment on how unauthorized Emergency Alert System (EAS) messages affect EAS participants, public...
Comment Dates Announced for Termination of Dormant Proceedings
The Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC or Commission) Consumer & Governmental Affairs Bureau (Bureau) has released a Public Notice seeking comment on the possible termination...
MVPD Definition Proceeding Comment Deadline Extended
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC) Media Bureau has extended comment deadlines in its proceeding to re-examine the definition of a multichannel video programming distributor...
FCC Proposes to Extend HDTV Carriage Exemption
The FCC has adopted a Fifth Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (Fifth FNPRM) that proposes to extend the Commission’s existing exemption from its material degradation rules...
Closed Captioning Rules Approved by OMB; Comment Dates Set
In February 2014, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) adopted a number of closed captioning quality standards and technical compliance rules. While effective...
FCC To Preserve One UHF Channel
The FCC has issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (NPRM) to establish procedures to ensure that one UHF channel will be available nationwide for...
Leased Access Rules Get Fresh Start as FCC Proposes Abandoning 2008 Order
At its June Open Meeting, the FCC adopted a Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (FNPRM) seeking to update its leased access rules, which require...
