Charter Claims DirecTV Now Provides Effective Competition in Massachusetts and Kauai
In case that could have broad implications for cable operators looking to dodge regulation, operator says vMVPD’s presence is enough to satisfy LEC Test
National Regulation
Media Violence Academics Seek White House Meeting
Say media must be part of conversation about causes of real-world aggression
FCC Launches Next-Gen Broadcast TV Standard
Approves framework for voluntary rollout of ATSC 3.0
NAB Refutes ‘Ghosts’ Claims About Next Gen Tuner Mandate
Tells FCC that wireless carriers/equipment makers beliefs are not valid
Pai's Weed Whacker: FCC Continues Deregulatory Actions on Cable, AM Radio
Approves cable TV tech standards, AM radio revitalization prior to September meeting
Sides Still Talking About Compromise Sex Trafficking Bill
Key is what constitutes knowledge of offending conduct
International Communications Privacy Bill Reintroduced
Would allow access to cloud-stored info abroad, but only with warrant
Reps. Offer Smaller ISPs Some Reg Help
Bill would streamline smaller entity relief from agency regs
Groups Pressure Senate to Preserve Lifeline Program
Say FCC chairman has taken steps threatening subsidy
Comcast: Congress Should Lay Down Law on Net Neutrality
Says it supports strong, legally enforceable rules
Congress Asked to Investigate Google/New America Story
Cites Times story that scholar was canned after criticizing major donor
Gigi Sohn: Aug. 30 Could Signal Closing of Open Internet
Former Wheeler counselor says Pai is ignoring facts
TechNet Calls for Reserving Channels for Unlicensed Use
Echoes Microsoft argument for boosting rural broadband
SBA Chief: Government Should Reduce 5G Rollout Red Tape
McMahon points to self-driving cars as one driver of need for internet speed