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.
DirecTV pushes back against FCC proposal to ban early termination fees
The satellite TV company warns it might have to charge customers for equipment and installation up front, which could discourage some low-income households from becoming customers.
FCC ability to regulate uncertain after SCOTUS nullifies “Chevron doctrine”
The Supreme Court's decision to overturn the "Chevron doctrine" raises questions about the FCC's ability to interpret open-ended laws and regulate the telecom and media industries accordingly.
FCC chair proposes AI disclosure rule for political ads on TV, radio
If enacted, the rule would require political ads aired on radio and TV to include a disclosure if AI tools were used in their production.
FCC votes to restore Obama-era network neutrality rules
The FCC has voted 3-2 to restore network neutrality rules first put in place during the Obama administration.
FCC Commissioner criticizes agency’s conditional approval of WADL deal
FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr said the agency's decision to conditionally approve Mission's purchase of WADL exceeded its authority.
FCC approves sale of WADL to Mission with conditions
The FCC has conditionally approved Mission Broadcasting's purchase of WADL-TV in Detroit, according to an order obtained by The Desk on Tuesday.
Nexstar appeals FCC’s $1.2 million fine over WPIX control
The broadcaster says the agency acted outside the scope of its authority and broke with long-standing precedent concerning local marketing agreements.
Verizon will keep Affordable Connectivity Program discount on some accounts
Verizon Forward will allow new Home Internet customers to get essentially free service; prepaid customers will get ACP discount through May.
FCC upholds revocation of Pennsylvania radio station owner’s broadcast license
The broadcaster, Roger Wahl, shut down his radio operation on Friday.
WADL to hold fresh meeting with FCC as sale to Mission remains pending
It will be the fifth time Kevin Adell has met with FCC officials over the proposed sale to a Nexstar-controlled entity.
Nexstar says Hawaiian Telcom trying to re-write cable retrans rules
The largest broadcaster in America says the cable operator seeks to deprive them of certain legal rights.
WADL sale termination date pushed to June at FCC’s urging
Mission and Adell Broadcasting have agreed to extend a shot clock for a deal concerning Detroit TV station WADL at the urging of a top FCC official.