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FCC Makes a Service Call on Broadband, Cable and Phone Customer Support
By George Winslow published
Regulator launches inquiry on providers’ current practices in effort to improve customer experience
FCC Sends Second Round of EEO Audit Letters to TV, Radio Stations
By George Winslow published
150 randomly picked stations received letters in this round; each year about 5% of all stations are selected for Equal Employment Opportunity audits
NAB Expresses Concentration Concerns Over SES-Intelsat Merger
By George Winslow published
Tells FCC the proposed deal would leave post-acquisition company in control of 96% of C-band spectrum
NAB Reiterates Opposition to FCC Blackout Reporting Plan
By George Winslow published
Regulation In meetings with FCC staff, industry group again panned a proposal requiring MVPDs to notify agency when retrans disputes prompt station drops
Hurricane Milton: 2 TV Stations, 12 Radio Stations Still Down
By George Winslow published
Six days after the storm made landfall, 411K subscribers still lack phone, internet and/or video services
FCC Offers Discounted Phone, Broadband Service to Hurricane Survivors
By George Winslow published
FCC temporarily waived the Lifeline eligibility requirements to permit households not already enrolled the program for discounted services if they are receiving help from FEMA
FCC Sets Agenda for October 17 Meeting
By George Winslow published
Items include wireless handset model hearing aid compatibility and other issues
Hurricane Milton Knocks Out 3 TV, 14 Radio Stations in Florida
By George Winslow published
1.27 million subs are without phone, pay TV or internet services; 12% of cell sites are down
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