Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
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.
Montana broadband build-out comes with $300,000 price tag per home
Providing high-speed Internet connections to rural parts of the country could be more expensive than federal officials previously thought.
Nexstar quietly moves CW affiliation to Detroit’s WADL
Nexstar has quietly moved its CW Network programming to a low-rated TV station in Detroit that is at the center of a battle involving the FCC.
FCC allows public comment in WTXF license renewal issue
The FCC has taken the rare step of allowing public comment on an application to renew the television license of Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
Nexstar faces challenge of 14 broadcast licenses at FCC
The former owner of a Rhode Island TV station, now owned by Nexstar, alleges the company violated FCC rules regarding the disclosure of public inspection files.
First Fox president joins fight against local station’s license renewal
Jamie Kellner says claims made by petitioners over the renewal of WTXF's broadcast license should lead the FCC to open a hearing in the matter.
Nearly all phone towers back online after Maui wildfire
All TV and radio broadcasters are also transmitting, the Federal Communications Commission said in a statement on Friday.
Federal broadband program benefitting more urban households than rural customers
Only around 15 percent of the ACP's 20 million benefits recipients come from rural areas, according to the FCC.
Wireless tower coming back online after destructive Maui wildfires
All AM and FM radio stations remained online during the Maui wildfires, according to a person with knowledge of the matter.
Thousands lose access to wireless, cable TV during Maui fires
Nearly all cellphone towers are offline and more than 16,000 are without cable or broadband access after fires swept through Maui last week.
Nexstar accuses DirecTV of copyright infringement
Nexstar has accused DirecTV of illegally streaming CW Network programming for months, as the war between the two companies escalates.
FCC weighing new transmission rules for digital FM stations
The FCC has issued a notice of proposed rulemaking that seeks public input on the topic of digital FM radio broadcasts.
FEMA, FCC to conduct test of emergency broadcast, text message systems
FEMA and the FCC will conduct a national test of the Emergency Alert System and Wireless Emergency Alert system in October.