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.
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.
FCC warns pirate radio operators in New York, New Jersey
The warnings are part of the FCC's broad enforcement actions available under the PIRATE Act.
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.