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.
Group asks FCC to deny Fox station’s license renewal
A public interest group is calling on federal regulators to deny a license request by Fox Corporation for its local television station in Philadelphia.
Hawaiian Telcom files complaint against Nexstar
The complaint submitted to the FCC says Nexstar is not negotiating in good faith toward a new carriage agreement for several stations.
FCC fines Entravision $18,000 for not filing reports
The broadcaster's Washington, D.C.-area station didn't file timely reports for 14 consecutive quarters, the agency said.
FCC fines Jacob Wohl, John Burkman $5 million
The penalty was assessed in connection with hundreds of automated phone calls, which the agency said were placed illegally.
TV, radio stations remain offline after typhoon in Guam
Nearly a half-dozen radio and TV stations remain offline after a storm with 140 MPH winds slammed Guam and nearby islands last week.
Gray Television takes FCC to court over Alaska duopoly fine
Gray wants a federal appellate court to block a $518,000 fine imposed by the FCC over its ownership of an Alaskan TV station.
FCC threatens fines against man for using cameras on T-Mobile frequencies
The FCC says a Pennsylvania man repeatedly used surveillance cameras that interfered with T-Mobile's network, even after being asked not to.
Biden nominates Anna Gomez to fill vacant FCC spot
President Joe Biden on Monday formally announced the nomination of Anna Gomez to fill a vacancy at the FCC.
Lawmakers introduce bill to keep AM radio in cars
The proposal would require new vehicles, including electric cars, to have AM tuners or otherwise provide access to AM broadcast stations.
President Biden considering NTIA’s Anna Gomez for FCC slot
President Biden could nominate NTIA Deputy Administrator Anna Gomez to fill a vacancy at the FCC as soon as this week, according to a report.
FCC inadequately upholds environmental protections, report says
A ProPublica report reveals the FCC often doesn't protect environmental interests when approving the installation of new infrastructure, including wireless phone towers.
By:
Peter Elkind, ProPublica
FCC judge won’t review Standard General deal for TEGNA
The judge's decision will effectively kill Standard General's deal to acquire TEGNA.