FCC and Regulation

1+ day, 3+ hour ago   (437+ words) St Vincent’s Minister of Telecommunications Phillip Jackson has publicly defended the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) following its directive ordering opposition outlet Star Radio to cease broadcasting, characterizing the regulator’s action as a routine statutory procedure rather than a political…...

1+ day, 4+ hour ago   (485+ words) NPR CEO Katherine Maher will receive Harper's Magazine's "First Amendment Award" later this month despite her past criticism of the amendment. "As president and CEO of NPR, Katherine Maher has guided one of America’s most important public media institutions through…...

1+ day, 16+ hour ago   (434+ words) Hot97 FM owner Luke Boyea has strongly criticized the National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) following its directive ordering Star Radio to immediately cease transmission. Boyea characterized the regulatory shutdown of the opposition-leaning radio station as an "anti-democratic" move that utilizes administrative…...

1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (779+ words) The ministry seeks dismissal of cable operators’ petition challenging Prasar Bharati’s move to onboard linear channels on WAVES NEW DELHI: The battle over who gets to carry television channels online has reached the tribunal, with the Ministry of Information and…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (350+ words) The National Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (NTRC) of St. Vincent and the Grenadines has directed Star Broadcasting Corp Ltd to immediately cease broadcasting on its FM frequencies after finding that the radio station has been operating without a valid license for…...

4+ day, 7+ hour ago   (77+ words) Only Congress is permitted to repeal the ownership cap. Cable Lobby to Sue Trump FCC Over Repeal of National TV-Ownership Cap Only Congress is permitted to repeal the ownership cap. Unions and Nonprofits Representing Journalists, Writers and Communications Professionals Petition…...

4+ day, 9+ hour ago   (260+ words) The NewsGuild – TNG-CWA The NewsGuild-CWA today joined an emergency petition to the Federal Communications Commission demanding a freeze to a recent illegal order that would lead to further media consolidation. Under legislation approved by Congress over 20 years ago, television station…...

1+ week, 13+ hour ago   (36+ words) The Commission voted to repeal its 39% national television multiple ownership rule and replace it with a granular, case-by-case review. Official websites use.gov Secure.gov websites use HTTPS Commission Repeals National Television Multiple Ownership Rule...

4+ day, 10+ hour ago   (541+ words) Georgia’s National Communications Commission has banned the critical TV channels Formula and TV Pirveli from using 93 words and phrases. Transparency International Georgia (TI) believes the Commission is using content regulation mechanisms to punish critical media outlets and undermine their financial…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (243+ words) At its September 30th Open Meeting, the Federal Communications Commission adopted an order to overhaul its environmental reviews under the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). Americans for Tax Reform applauds Chairman Carr’s leadership in writing and adopting this order. The new…...