Tag: FCC
FCC vote will ease satellite-carriage requests for TV stations
The previous requirements had tripped up at least one public TV station.FCC proposal to allow sales of EBS spectrum gets thumbs-down from public TV
Representatives of stations told FCC officials that allowing sales of the educational spectrum could create a "hostile leasing environment."FCC draft plan for repack aid turns down PBS request, favors assistance to TV stations
The commission declined to reimburse wireless provider T-Mobile and left reimbursing radio stations a lower priority.FCC gives green light to revising rules governing LPFMs, other noncoms
“We're aiming to provide greater clarity to broadcast applicants and thus make the process easier for them, deliver more new services to ...Pubcasters complain FCC rules on satellite renewal are ‘antiquated’
TV stations are now required to renew satellite carriage requests every three years.PBS encourages FCC to disburse additional repack funds to stations
The FCC must set reimbursement rules for translators and FM stations by March 23.FCC takes new look at how it settles competing applications from noncoms
A Notice of Proposed Rulemaking also suggests some changes affecting low-power FM broadcasters.NPR asks FCC for flexibility in aiding radio stations affected by TV repack
In comments filed Wednesday, the network said eligible expenses proposed by the FCC “should be considered an initial provisional list of common ...In FCC comments, NPR backs industry plan for reallocating satellite spectrum
NPR said the proposal by the C-Band Alliance "offers a workable, if yet unproven option" for resolving the matter.NPR urges FCC to provide ‘full reimbursement’ for radio stations affected by repack
Local stations "have limited financial and operational resources to absorb the impact of the TV repack," NPR said in FCC comments.FCC’s proposed update to EBS rules prompts comments from public media
Some 50 public broadcasters hold licenses to use spectrum in the 2.5 GHz band for educational services and other purposes.PBS push to preserve translator services awaits FCC decisions
By the time the FCC's extended filing deadline passed June 1, operators of 688 translators carrying programming of 55 PBS member stations ...Pubcasters may benefit from potential FCC changes to use of educational spectrum
The commission is considering rule changes that could give educational institutions and some public broadcasters more flexibility to make money from frequencies ...NPR opposes FCC proposal to expand use of C-band satellite spectrum
The network has told the FCC that the plan could interfere with delivery of public radio programs to stations.Pubcasting orgs decline to support request for ATSC 3.0 must-carry rules
PBS, CPB and American's Public Television Stations said in an FCC filing that they recognize the commission is "not inclined" to back ...
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