
John Eggerton
Contributing editor John Eggerton has been an editor and/or writer on media regulation, legislation and policy for over four decades, including covering the FCC, FTC, Congress, the major media trade associations, and the federal courts. In addition to Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable, his work has appeared in Radio World, TV Tech, TV Fax, This Week in Consumer Electronics, Variety and the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Latest articles by John Eggerton

One Media: DTS Boosts Broadcast Localism
By John Eggerton published
Says FCC should adopt, but look beyond, modest changes

Federal Judge Upholds Maine PEG Law
By John Eggerton published
Channels must be placed on lower tiers, buildout requirement stands

FCC Boosts Repack Payback Cost Guides
By John Eggerton published
Moving costs adjusted upward per PPI.

FCC Seeks Input on Analog Radio as Digital TV Service
By John Eggerton published
Looks to refresh LPTV ancillary service docket.

FCC Proposes Framework For Online Station Public Notices
By John Eggerton published
Points to rise of net and FCC station document database.

FCC Waives Some TV Station Repack Reporting Requirements
By John Eggerton published
Said quarterlies are duplicative for some phase-completion dates.

PTV Execs Push for Blanket Waiver from ATSC 3.0 Simulcasting
By John Eggerton published
Said unique character of service requires that regulatory approach.

Sen. Fritz Hollings Dies
By John Eggerton published
Veteran senator had been active in broadcast, cable policy.

FCC Names Chief Economist
By John Eggerton published
Pepperdine professor has been critical of former FCC's net-neutrality rules

Rep. Cole: Noncoms Must Be Protected in C Band Sharing
By John Eggerton published
Oklahoma Republican tells FCC Chairman Pai no action should be taken that threatens public broadcasters

FCC Warns of Rise in Noncompliant Streaming Set-Tops
By John Eggerton published
Says marketers of boxes could face hefty fines.

FCC Resolves White Spaces Issues
By John Eggerton published
Finalizes tweaks and changes, responds to recon petitions, to White Spaces order.

Comment Deadlines Set for ATSC 3.0 Rollout
By John Eggerton published
The FCC is giving commenters plenty of time to weigh in on its proposal to allow TV broadcasters to start rolling out the ATSC 3.0 next gen transmission standard.

LPTVs Zero In on Spectrum Auction's 'Phase Zero'
By John Eggerton published
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