He states that opening mid-band spectrum will support the economy and national security. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr wrote a letter urging Congress to restore his agency’s…
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FCC Chair Announces Investigation into NPR and PBS
He says the nonprofits may be violating federal rules by airing commercials and promotional announcements. Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr announced an investigation into the “sponsor messages”…
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Defense Department Awards Contract for Radio Access Network Prototype
The Pentagon attempts to build out an ecosystem for complete interoperability. The Department of Defense (DoD) announced a $6.5 million contract this week to develop a prototype of…
Read MoreFCC Requests Dismissal of Legal Challenge Over Workforce Data Collection
Broadcaster groups claim that the reinstatement of Form 395-B infringes on constitutional rights. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has requested a dismissal of a legal challenge to the…
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FCC Approves Radio License Transfer from Audacy to Soros-Funded Nonprofit
A House committee is investigating the sale facilitated by the federal agency before the November election. The Federal Communications Commission has provided regulatory approval for Audacy to transfer…
Read MoreSenate Commerce Committee Preserves FCC’s AI Political Ad Disclosure Rule
Legislation was introduced to bar the agency’s tv and radio ad disclosure requirements. The Senate Commerce Committee narrowly voted to uphold a new artificial intelligence (AI) disclosure requirement…
Read MoreFCC Proposes AI Transparency for Political Ads
The new requirements would inform the public of the use of artificial intelligence in campaign ads. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking for…
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FCC Proposes Fines for Pirate Radio Operators
The agency is heightening enforcement against unauthorized transmissions on AM and FM frequencies. The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) recently announced proposed fines against seven pirate radio operators for…
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FCC Chair Proposes Policy to Support Local Journalism
Local radio and television stations would be given priority in the license renewal process. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chair Jessica Roseworcel released a notice of proposed rulemaking this…
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FEMA to Test Nationwide Emergency System
All cell phones, radio and television stations will receive alerts. The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), in conjunction with the Federal Communications Commission, will conduct a test of…
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