The Latest Breaking News from FCC

FCC Wants to Keep Closer Tabs on Foreign Telecoms

Agency proposes periodic reauthorizations for overseas-based companies

Multichannel News · Apr 20, 2023

TikTok must divest itself of Chinese ownership or face ban, FCC commissioner tells Australian inquiry

Company accused of ‘gaslighting’ public on surveillance concerns during Senate inquiry into foreign influence through social media

The Guardian - AU · Apr 20, 2023

Guest Blog: FCC Was Right To Not Greenlight Standard General-Tegna Deal at Expense of Local News

NABET-CWA chief says decision to designate merger for review is a matter of due process

Broadcasting & Cable · Apr 19, 2023

Hikvision internal review found Xinjiang contracts targeted Uyghurs

"We're not going to absolve the company," the team conducting the review told Hikvision, per a recording of a private meeting.

Axios · Apr 17, 2023

Standard General Files Brief Asking Court To Force FCC To Rule on Tegna Deal

Broadcasters want decision by April 28, before financing expires May 22

Broadcasting & Cable · Apr 16, 2023

Standard General Urges Appeals Court to Force FCC Vote on Tegna Deal

The court must “compel the FCC to follow its own procedural norms by putting the deal to a vote,” said Standard General’s Soo Kim

TV Tech · Apr 15, 2023

SpaceX's 1st orbital Starship launch: How it will work

SpaceX is gearing up to launch the first orbital-velocity test flight of its combined Super Heavy booster and Starship upper stage on Monday (April 17). Here's what to expect.

Space · Apr 15, 2023

Broadcasters Push for Use of Software-Based EAS

NAB says it will help with security and eliminate need for specific hardware

TV Tech · Apr 13, 2023

Space debris problem spurs a bold change in US government regulations

The Federal Communications Commission will create a new Space Bureau to work with regulations regarding space debris, space safety and other low Earth orbit needs.

Space · Apr 12, 2023

Rebecca Hanson Appointed NABA Director-General

Former Sinclair exec to succeed Michael McEwen

TV Tech · Apr 12, 2023