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.
Groups engage Congress in tug-of-war over local TV retransmission fees
The National Association of Broadcasters and the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition are weighing in on calls for the FCC to "refresh its record" regarding carriage fees.
FCC issues fresh warnings to landlords over pirate radio operations
The FCC issued a warning to a pair of landlords in New Jersey and South Carolina over alleged pirate radio broadcasts coming from their land.
Rev. Jesse Jackson urges FCC to approve WADL sale
In a letter sent to the FCC's top commissioner, the activist said it was beyond time for the agency to act on the matter.
Nexstar asks court to review FCC ownership limits
Nexstar is asking a federal court to review a decision by the FCC last December that upholds broadcast ownership limitations.
Poll: Most Americans don’t want streaming services regulated like cable
More than half of Americans surveyed say they oppose efforts to regulate cable-like streaming services under the same rules as cable and satellite platforms.
Broadcast group pushes back on FCC plan to incentivize local content
Many TV stations can't afford to produce local content, the National Association of Broadcasters says.
Nexstar vows to fight FCC fine over WPIX deal with Comcast
Nexstar Media Group has appealed a $150,000 fine imposed against it over contract negotiations with Comcast concerning carriage of WPIX-TV two years ago.
FCC proposes rules for multi-lingual, sign language emergency alerts
The FCC is proposing a new rule that aims to make it easier for broadcast stations to send emergency alert messages in multiple languages.
FCC fines Nexstar $720,000 over Hawaiian Telcom dispute
The FCC has imposed a $720,000 fine against Nexstar Media for failing to negotiate a new contract with Hawaiian Telcom in good faith.
FCC imposes $3.5 million in fines against Miami-area radio pirates
The FCC approved around $3.5 million in fines against six alleged radio pirates in the Miami area.
FCC issued three fines, mailed 44 notices, related to pirate radio broadcasts in 2023
The FCC said it upheld fines against three pirate radio broadcasters and sent nearly four dozen notices about the illegal activity in 2023.
FCC starts winding down Affordable Connectivity Program amid cash crunch
The FCC is taking preliminary steps to shut down the Affordable Connectivity Program, which is set to run out of cash in April.