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FCC to Vote on `Franken FMs’
By George Winslow published
FCC is expected to approve an order allowing some LPTV stations to continue providing analog audio-only service to radio audiences as an ancillary offering to their TV service
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Potential Blackout of Nexstar Stations on DirecTV Looms
By George Winslow published
Failure to conclude a new deal could take more than 160 Nexstar stations off DirecTV "soon" Nexstar warns
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FCC Modifies ATSC 3.0 Rules to Ease the Transition to NextGen TV
By George Winslow published
The new order extends a similar rules regarding multicast licensing and A/322 standard through July 17, 2027 and seeks comments on the marketplace for 3.0 patents
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NAB Backs Sen. Cantwell's Call for FCC to Update Rules on vMVPDs
By George Winslow published
Cantwell has sent a letter to the FCC asking it to consider treating vMVPD streaming platforms like YouTube TV as traditional pay TV operators
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FCC Wants to Make Pay-TV Bills More Transparent
By Tom Butts published
Commission seeks public comment on "All-In" pricing for cable and satellite TV
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FCC, National Science Foundation to Host AI Workshop
By George Winslow published
The July 13 event will discuss the opportunities and challenges of artificial intelligence for communications networks and consumers
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ATSC Celebrates 3.0; Debates 1.0 Shutoff
By James O'Neal published
TV standards group discusses NextGen TV progress
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House to Hold FCC Oversight Hearing on June 21
By George Winslow published
FCC chair and commissioners will testify before the Communications and Technology Subcommittee of the House Energy and Commerce Committee
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