Headlines
Pai Says Farewell to FCC; Read His Statement
"Over the past four years, we have delivered results for the American people"
Ajit Pai
Business and Law
FCC Teams Will Summarize Work on Jan. 13
Chairman Pai calls his tenure "productive, collaborative, transparent"
Business and Law
Pai Calls for Reassessment of Media Marketplace
Outgoing chairman asks why broadcasters should have special rules at all
Business and Law
C-Band 5G Spectrum Auction Begins
Pai highlights pace of process, “years ahead of schedule”
Business and Law
Chairman Pai Will Leave FCC in January
He has been a cheerleader for radio, often speaking about its importance in American...
Headlines
Chairman Pai’s Birthday Message to Radio
"We look forward to the stories that radio will continue to tell"
From the Editor
Takeaways From the AM Digital Order
Some immediate reaction and notes about what the FCC did and didn't do
From the Editor
Pai’s List of Radio Rule Changes Has Grown Long
Chairman highlights continuing efforts on “modernization of media regulations”
Business and Law
Pai Calls for Transparency on Foreign Government Sponsored Broadcast Content
Proposed rule change would cover TV and radio content provided by foreign governments
Business and Law
FCC Introduces Plan to Increase Staff Diversity
The new Early Career Staff Diversity Initiative seeks to diversify talent among commission staff...
Business and Law
FCC Eliminates Radio Duplication Rule for Both AM and FM Bands
The decision to include the FM band in the mix drew ire from two...
Business and Law
FCC Is Likely to Kill the Duplication Rule for AM Stations
Rules restricting duplication of programming in a local area date to the Johnson administration
Business and Law
C-Band Auction on Track as Court Denies Sat Ops’ Stay
Pai says auction scheduled for Dec. 8
Business and Law
C-Band Spectrum to Be Cleared on Accelerated Timeline
FCC cites decisions by five big satellite operators
News and Business
FCC, CISA Ask Governors to Support Communication Networks
Radio and TV are among essential entities identified by Pai and Krebs.
Guest Commentaries
Today, EEO Rules Are Harming Stations
Attorney Richard Hayes asks FCC to suspend Equal Employment Opportunity regulations
Headlines
Smith Salutes Broadcasters: “Right Now, You Are in the Darkest Valley”
NAB leader speaks words of encouragement; also joshes with FCC chairman about the White...
Headlines
FCC Chairman Will Participate in NAB Show Express
Opening will include presentation of engineering award to Jeff Welton
Business and Law
Supreme Court Asked to Weigh In on Media Deregulation Decision
Group pressing the court to overturn an appeals court ruling includes FCC, NAB and...
News and Business
Pai Explains Commission’s Coronavirus Philosophy
Read FCC Chairman's remarks to the IDB and the IIC Online Workshop
News Makers
FCC’s Pai to Speak at 2020 NAB Show
Pai will take part in a keynote conversation with NAB’s Gordon Smith
Business and Law
C-Band Auction Could Begin in December
NAB said it will review the plan with eye on protecting content distribution
News Makers
Pai Lists His Accomplishments of Three Years
Themes on the list include reform, modernization and consensus
Business and Law
Latest Enhancements For Wireless Emergency Alerts Go Live
WEA release 3.10 offers many updates, including support of Spanish-language alerts
Business and Law
FCC Proposes Record-breaking Forfeitures to Pirate Radio Operators
Commission hands down fines totaling more than $600,000 to two alleged operators
Business and Law
C-Band Plan: Something For All, Except Satellite Ops
FCC Chairman Pai says a 2020 public auction is the way to go
Business and Law
FCC Challenges Court’s Broadcast Dereg Smackdown
Said panel got it wrong and full court needs to step in
Business and Law
FCC to Tackle Duplicative Programming Rule
The commission is seeking comment on how best to ensure competition and program diversity...
Business and Law
All-Digital on the AM Band? The FCC Might Allow It Soon
Pai says commission will consider permitting voluntary transitions by stations
Business and Law
Court Sends FCC Back to Drawing Board on Media Ownership
Move to loosen broadcast ownership rules stymied after appeals court says changes fail to...
Business and Law
Pai Seeks to Modernize FCC Processes With New Proposals
The commission continues to make paperless push with online and more streamlined rules
News and Business
LPFM Technical Changes May Be Coming
FCC chairman signals “reforms” ahead for the low-power radio service
Business and Law
FCC’s Pai Plugs Broadcast Rule Forbearance Authority
Tells Hill it would help FCC more swiftly align regs with marketplace reality
Business and Law
Prometheus, Et al, Fire Back at FCC Over Ownership Dereg
Says agency still has not justified decision in light of lack of broadcast diversity
Business and Law
Pai Says Yes, Embrace Digital — “But You Are Still Broadcasters First”
Read what the FCC chairman told NAB Show attendees in Las Vegas
Business and Law
FCC Will Try to Ease Translator Interference Situation
Vote expected in May; Pai also updates NAB attendees on FM translator applications by...
Show News
Pai, O’Rielly, Carr, Starks to Offer FCC Perspective at NAB Show
FCC Chairman will offer remarks at the NAB: We Are Broadcasters Celebration.
Columns and Views
Where Things Stand for FM Class C4: the Waiver Route
A 12 kW power option for some Class A FMs may be within reach,...
News and Business
Pai Gives Updates on ATSC 3.0, Repack and FM Interference
Pai spoke before the AFCCE and addressed some of the broadcast industry’s hot tech...