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Federal Communications Commission

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is the public utility regulatory arm of the United States federal government. Among other sectors, the FCC regulates broadcast television, broadcast radio, telecommunications companies and other utilities. The FCC is based in Washington, D.C.

FCC hits microphone maker with fine over interference
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FCC hits microphone maker with fine over interference

Posted on August 1, 2022August 1, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The issue involves 32 wireless microphones manufactured and sold by Sound Around under the Pyle brand name.

FCC probes Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA
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FCC probes Standard General’s proposed acquisition of TEGNA

Posted on June 7, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The FCC demanded an explanation as to how Standard General’s acquisition of TEGNA would serve the public interest.

Cable companies request moratorium on new EAS message rules
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Cable companies request moratorium on new EAS message rules

Posted on April 6, 2022April 6, 2022 by Matthew Keys

The groups say old hardware and other factors require a temporary delay if the FCC enacts new EAS message rules.

FCC hits Sinclair-operated stations with $9 million fine
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FCC hits Sinclair-operated stations with $9 million fine

Posted on July 29, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The FCC announced a $9 million fine against more than a dozen television stations operated by Sinclair.

FCC proposes fine against Gray over Alaska TV stations
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FCC proposes fine against Gray over Alaska TV stations

Posted on July 7, 2021 by Matthew Keys

Federal regulators are seeking a half-million dollar fine against Gray Television over its ownership of two television stations in Alaska.

Prosecutor lodges complaint against local Sinclair station
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Prosecutor lodges complaint against local Sinclair station

Posted on May 10, 2021May 11, 2021 by Matthew Keys

A local prosecutor’s office has filed a formal complaint with the FCC over WBFF-TV’s news coverage.

Big three wireless networks nab C-Band spectrum licenses
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Big three wireless networks nab C-Band spectrum licenses

Posted on February 24, 2021February 24, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The three biggest operators of wireless phone services in the United States spent the most money and walked away with the biggest amount of C-Band licenses at the end of a recent Federal Communications Commission spectrum auction, the federal agency announced on Wednesday.

Under Biden, DOJ drops challenge to California’s net neutrality rules
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Under Biden, DOJ drops challenge to California’s net neutrality rules

Posted on February 9, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The Department of Justice has withdrawn its federal legal challenge to California’s network neutrality framework.

FCC nod gives way to possibility of ‘Internet’ over broadcast TV signals
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FCC nod gives way to possibility of ‘Internet’ over broadcast TV signals

Posted on December 12, 2020August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The FCC threw its support behind allowing TV broadcasters to use its next-generation standard for datacasting services.

FCC hits California company with citation over illegal radios
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FCC hits California company with citation over illegal radios

Posted on December 7, 2020August 12, 2021 by Matthew Keys

The Federal Communications Commission cited a California company last month for marketing and selling six radios that ran afoul of federal regulations.

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