Federal lawmakers push mandatory rebates during cable TV disputes
Cable TV industry advocates say the proposal that mandates rebates during blackouts will not adequately address the problem.
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Top FCC officials holds meeting on pending WADL sale
Top officials at the FCC met with key industry stakeholders over a proposed purchase of Detroit TV station WADL by Mission Broadcasting.
ATVA criticizes Nexstar’s takeover of Phoenix TV station
The ATVA says Nexstar’s plan to take over a Phoenix TV station is further proof the company is willing to sidestep federal ownership rules.
FCC deals blow to TV stations, upholds broadcast ownership rules
The chair of the FCC said the rules were intended to preserve values of localism and competition, but Republican commissioners disagree.
FCC says cable, satellite companies shoulder responsibility of TV blackout notices
The FCC says cable and satellite companies are in the best position to report blackouts involving broadcasters, and should have to notify the agency about these disruptions when they occur.
Groups say FCC chair’s proposals to end cable blackouts are misguided
Broadcast and cable channel owners, not pay TV companies, are to blame for programming disruptions, the groups say.
DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission
Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.
Group asks FCC to deny WADL acquisition by Mission
A consortium of pay television providers is asking the FCC to deny Mission Broadcasting’s acquisition of a Detroit-area independent station.