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.
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.
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.
DirecTV wades into FCC dispute over WADL sale to Nexstar-controlled Mission
Exclusive: A low-rated Detroit TV station is at the center of a big fight at the FCC that has pitted Nexstar Media against several industry groups.
Cable TV group opposes ‘all-in’ pricing proposal at FCC, citing high bills
A consortium representing small and rural cable operators claims customers will be “troubled” to learn the real cost of their television service.
Former FCC official joins fight against WTXF license renewal
A former FCC commissioner and a publisher of a right-of-center website have asked federal regulators to block the license renewal of Fox station WTXF.
Fubo comes out against proposed MVPD definition
The sports-centric streaming service says its business could be impaired if the FCC reclassifies it under the definition of a MVPD.
FCC will allow several Channel 6 radio stations to remain on-air
More than a dozen FM radio stations operating on analog TV channel 6 will be allowed to continue their transmissions.
FCC cracks down on pirate radio broadcasts in Miami
The FCC sent a letter to nine pirate radio operators and their landlords urging them to stop transmitting illegal, unlicensed broadcasts.
