FCC expands phone, Internet service discount to Hurricane Milton victims
The FCC is waiving certain eligibility requirements to allow Hurricane Milton survivors to enroll in the Lifeline program.
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.
Hurricane Milton knocks out TV, radio stations
Hurricane Milton caused three TV stations and 14 radio stations to go offline, mostly attributed to power outages.
DirecTV says still no agreement with Disney on “clean slate” term
The company is moving forward with its complaint at the FCC, even though the channels have been restored to DirecTV.
Congress should force AM radio broadcasters to serve the public interest
If lawmakers are going to require automakers to install AM radio receivers as a “safety feature,” they also need to ensure AM radio broadcasters are undertaking the responsibilities of their license.
Radio stations start to come back online after Hurricane Helene
Broadcast radio and TV stations continue to return to the airwaves, about a week after Hurricane Helene made landfall as a Category 4 storm.
Radio station outages increase days after Hurricane Helene
Dozens of radio stations remain offline several days after Hurricane Helene impacted a multi-state area as a Category 4 storm.
Sinclair CEO: Current FCC not doing its job
A Republican-led FCC would be better for broadcast deregulation, Sinclair’s Chris Ripley said in an interview.
TV, radio outages increase after Hurricane Helene
Nearly 50 radio stations are out of action, while the number of TV stations knocked off the air has increased to six.
Hurricane Helene knocks several radio stations, 1 TV outlet off the air
More than two dozen radio stations were knocked off the air by Hurricane Helene, according to data from the FCC.
DirecTV, U-Verse launch dedicated channels for Hurricane Helene coverage
The channels aggregate coverage from local broadcast stations in Florida, Georgia and Tennessee.
Broadcast, cable groups want FCC to ditch AI disclosure requirements
The groups say the requirement might confuse voters to the benefit of major technology platforms; a watchdog group says those concerns are overblown.
Ex-Fox president reaffirms call for FCC to revoke WTXF license
Preston Padden says the Dominion defamation case settlement proves Fox Corporation is not of sound character to hold a broadcast license in Philadelphia.