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McDowell Heading to Alaska

Fri, 22 Aug 2008 11:55:00 -0500

FCC commissioner to visit state as part of DTV road show.

FCC OKs HD Waiver for Smaller Cable Ops

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 20:38:00 -0500

FCC gives smaller cable operators waiver from 2001 decision requiring them to pass along TV stations' HD signals in HD after DTV transition.

FCC: No Wireless Mikes in 700-MHz Band

Thu, 21 Aug 2008 17:30:24 -0500

FCC votes unanimously to prohibit use of wireless microphones, other devices in 700-megahertz band after DTV transition.

FCC’s Comcast Order Praised

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 16:10:02 -0500

Free Press, Public Knowledge, Media Access Project weigh in on FCC’s network-management order to cable operator.

FCC Puts Comcast on the Clock

Wed, 20 Aug 2008 13:50:10 -0500

Cable operator has 30 days to disclose network-management details; new practices must be in place by year-end.

FCC: Wilmington Stations Can Go Analog in Emergency

Tue, 19 Aug 2008 13:00:55 -0500

No loopholes available for stations making DTV switch Feb. 17, 2009.

FCC Tags Markets in Need of Extra DTV Care

Mon, 18 Aug 2008 15:20:06 -0500

About 80 TV markets require extra care and attention prior to DTV transition.

Angry Customer Sues Time Warner Over Forced Cable Box Rental

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 17:22:18 -0500

A Kansas man has filed what he hopes will become a class action lawsuit against Time Warner Cable. The company requires subscribers of premium channels to rent a cable box from the company instead of allowing them to use their own, which he considers to be an illegal tying arrangement that is barred by the FCC.

McDowell: Fairness Doctrine, Net Neutrality Linked

Wed, 13 Aug 2008 09:10:05 -0500

FCC commissioner: Reimposition of Fairness Doctrine could affect Web policy.

NAB Brief Due at Supreme Court

Fri, 08 Aug 2008 16:00:17 -0500

National Association of Broadcasters to file in support of Fox, in opposition to FCC's challenge.