Michael Grotticelli
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FCC chairman warns of a looming spectrum crisis
By Michael Grotticelli published
Wireless traffic is increasing faster than the original spectrum allocation due to the rapid growth of online video and other bandwidth-heavy applications.
Broadcasters listening to loudness level set in Congress
By Michael Grotticelli published
After more than two years of serious discussion, numerous technology trials and newly proposed legislation from Congress to fix the loudness problem now prevalent on TV, the industry is listening.
Al Gore network lets viewers shape TV content
By Michael Grotticelli published
The fledgling Current TV channel is promoting a new social media concept that encourages audience participation in making television programming.
Mobile DTV tests begin in Washington, D.C.
By Michael Grotticelli published
The industry will watch the real-world trial closely to gauge consumer interest.
Local broadcasters claim they provide 'best use of spectrum'
By Michael Grotticelli published
A group of stations presented many of the arguments filed by the NAB and MSTV trade organizations.
CEA, CTIA pitch low-power broadcast model to free up spectrum for broadband use
By Michael Grotticelli published
The plan would mean a “radical remake” of the current broadcasting system.
EAS system providers join forces
By Michael Grotticelli published
Under the terms of the merger, Digital Alert Systems (DAS) will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Monroe Electronics.
SMPTE publishes Recommended Practice for BXF implementation
By Michael Grotticelli published
BXF is a data exchange format that standardizes interfaces among systems dealing with content metadata, content movement, schedules and as-run information.
Nation's first white spaces network goes live in rural Virginia
By Michael Grotticelli published
The network runs on an unused television channel.
Critics attack FCC's net neutrality proposal
By Michael Grotticelli published
Verizon’s chairman/CEO and Republican Senator John McCain are both pursuing public initiatives to stop net neutrality restrictions.
Unanimous FCC vote launches net neutrality initiative
By Michael Grotticelli published
The new administration's FCC began a course of overturning the previous Bush administration's stand against net neutrality.
Approved Mobile DTV standard could bring local sports services by next year
By Michael Grotticelli published
After years of trials and experimentation, the standard is now set for deployment.
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