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.
Court won’t force FCC to make “swift” vote on TEGNA deal
A federal appeals court denied a petition from Standard General that would have forced the FCC to vote on its proposed merger with broadcaster TEGNA. [Fierce Video]
FCC updates Emergency Alert System handbook for broadcasters
The FCC has issued an updated version of its Emergency Alert System manual, which must be kept in EAS-receiving facilities.
FCC revokes radio owner’s broadcast license amid nude photo scandal
The owner of Pennsylvania's WQZS-FM was convicted of illegal surveillance, evidence tampering and other offenses nearly three years ago.
Number of licensed radio stations drop, TV remains unchanged
More than 100 commercial AM and FM radio stations went off the air over the last 12 months, according to the latest FCC report.
FCC targets Oregon church over illegal FM station
The FCC has sent a warning letter to an Oregon church accused of operating a pirate radio station.
FCC targets Oregon church over illegal FM station
The FCC has sent a warning letter to an Oregon church accused of operating a pirate radio station.
Standard General files lawsuit against FCC over TEGNA deal
Standard General has filed a lawsuit against the FCC for referring its TEGNA deal to an administrative hearing.
FCC hits pirate radio operators with $2.3 million in fines
The FCC has imposed $2.3 million in fines against three pirate radio operators in New York and Oregon.
Group says NextGen TV to reach 75 percent of U.S. by end of year
The NAB says the FCC should create a task force to further prioritize the ATSC 3.0 transition.
Former FCC officials to keynote ACA Connects event
Two former heads of the FCC will deliver keynote addresses at the ACA Connects Summit Dinner later this month.
FCC nominee wants DirecTV probed for dropping Newsmax
FCC commissioner nominee Gigi Sohn says the agency should scrutinize DirecTV for removing OAN and Newsmax.
FCC proposes fine against Fox for broadcasting emergency tones
The FCC has proposed a $504,000 fine against Fox for using emergency alert tones in a promotional segment for a football game.