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 proposal would force cable companies to issue refunds during programming blackouts
A pair of proposals would create new mandates for cable and satellite companies who are forced to pull programming over higher fee demands.
FCC hits Dish Network with $150,000 fine over “space debris”
The FCC says Dish must pay a $150,000 fine for failing to move its Echostar VII satellite out of orbit as required.
Senate confirms two FCC commissioners to additional terms
Brendan Carr and Geoffrey Starks will serve five-year terms after the U.S. Senate affirmed their re-confirmations over the weekend.
FEMA moving forward with national emergency message test
FEMA and the FCC are moving forward with a planned test of IPAWS, the WEA and EAS networks on October 4.
Senator Ted Cruz slams effort to revoke license of Fox station
U.S. Senator Ted Cruz has criticized efforts by a media watchdog to challenge the broadcast license of Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
Senate confirms Anna Gomez to FCC
The U.S. Senate confirmed Anna Gomez to fill a long-standing vacancy at the Federal Communications Commission.
Montana broadband build-out comes with $300,000 price tag per home
Providing high-speed Internet connections to rural parts of the country could be more expensive than federal officials previously thought.
Nexstar quietly moves CW affiliation to Detroit’s WADL
Nexstar has quietly moved its CW Network programming to a low-rated TV station in Detroit that is at the center of a battle involving the FCC.
FCC allows public comment in WTXF license renewal issue
The FCC has taken the rare step of allowing public comment on an application to renew the television license of Fox-owned WTXF in Philadelphia.
Nexstar faces challenge of 14 broadcast licenses at FCC
The former owner of a Rhode Island TV station, now owned by Nexstar, alleges the company violated FCC rules regarding the disclosure of public inspection files.
First Fox president joins fight against local station’s license renewal
Jamie Kellner says claims made by petitioners over the renewal of WTXF's broadcast license should lead the FCC to open a hearing in the matter.
Nearly all phone towers back online after Maui wildfire
All TV and radio broadcasters are also transmitting, the Federal Communications Commission said in a statement on Friday.