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FCC Proposes Improvements to Emergency Alert System Messages
By George Winslow published
The Commission has passed a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that would improve the clarity and accessibility of EAS messages and launched an inquiry into further improvements

FCC Plans Vote on Improving Accessibility of Emergency Alerts
By George Winslow published
Emergency alerts, promoting competition in satellite broadband and the E-Rate program are on the agenda for the FCC’s December Open Meeting

NextGen TV: America’s Global Leadership Opportunity to Improve Alerting
By John Lawson published
ATSC 3.0 has given us a powerful tool to improve emergency alerts

FCC Reminds EAS Participants of Accessibility Requirements
By George Winslow published
Alerts for August 11 test must be accessible to those with visual and hearing impairments

Video Streamers: We Shouldn't Have to Relay Emergency Alerts
By John Eggerton of B&C published
Tell FCC mandate would be burdensome, impracticable, and of little benefit

South Korea introduces the world’s first ATSC 3.0 emergency alert service
By Josh Gordon published
The new system enhances Korea's existing telecom alert system with large screen displays in transportation centers and support for hearing and visually impaired citizens

Capitol Broadcasting, Vendors Deliver Next-Gen TV Emergency Info to All Platforms
By Phil Kurz published
WRAL, Verance, Triveni Digital and Digital Alert Systems worked together on the trial.
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