FCC Proposes to Require Fully Transparent Pricing for Cable and Satellite Programming
The FCC has adopted a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that proposes to enhance cable and satellite programming pricing transparency. Cable operators and...
FCC Proposes 2015 Regulatory Fees
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) is seeking comment on its proposed fiscal year (FY) 2015 regulatory fees. The final figures are usually adopted...
FCC Incentive Auction Task Force Releases Updated Broadcaster Information
The Federal Communications Commission's (FCC or Commission) Incentive Auction Task Force has released an updated version of the information package put together to assist...
Comment Sought For STELA Reauthorization Report
The FCC’s Media Bureau has requested data and comment in connection with the preparation of a report to Congress required by the STELA Reauthorization...
White Paper Explores USF Policy
As part of its continuing effort to begin the process of revising the nation’s communications laws, the U.S. House of Representative’s Energy and Commerce...
FCC Proposes to Require that Video Conferencing Services Integrate Accessibility Support
FCC Chairwoman Rosenworcel has circulated proposals to her fellow Commissioners that would require video conferencing platforms such as Zoom, Microsoft Teams, and...
FCC Issues Administrative Subpoenas Ordering All “Providers” to Comply with Special Access Data Collection
The Wireline Competition Bureau has released a Public Notice issuing an administrative subpoena ordering all Providers of special access services to submit to the FCC the...
Stage 2 of Incentive Auction Ends after Single Round; Stage 3 Details Forthcoming
After only one round of forward auction bidding, the FCC has closed Stage 2 of the Broadcast Incentive Auction and soon will open the...
FCC Narrows Cable Systems Eligible for HDTV Carriage Exemption
The FCC has adopted a Sixth Report and Order (Order) adopting a joint proposal submitted by the American Cable Association (ACA) and the National Association...
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...
