Speakers during this portion of the “Resugent Gathering” talked about enacting conservative policies, perceived bias against conservatives on social media, and the Trump administration’s…
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Three former chairmen of the Federal Communications Commission spoke about the telecommunications industry, technology, and policy issues affecting communications. “The Communicators” is…
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Kevin Martin, the outgoing chairman of the Federal Communications Commission, discussed the debate over the transition to digital television, his accomplishments at the commission , and the future of the FCC…
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Witnesses testified about the status of the digital television transition. Topics included a recent test performed in Wilmington, NC, other planned abbreviated analog signal turnoffs in…
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin and others talked about the digital television transition for broadcasters in the five-county Wilmington, North Carolina, television…
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The Federal Communications Commission held a public hearing in McConomy Auditorium at Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh. The first panel discussed the future of digital media, and…
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin reported on the status of the transition from analog to digital television six months before the switchover on February 17, 2009. Topics…
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Federal Communications Commission Chairman Kevin Martin talked about telecommunications issues currently being discussed in Congress and before the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), as well as his…
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The Federal Communications Commission held an open meeting in which an order were made for the assessment of fees to cover the commission’s 2008 regulatory costs. Then the commission ruled on a…
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The Federal Communications Commission held a public hearing on the use of early termination fees by communications service providers.
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Federal regulators, broadcasters, and media experts testified about preparations for the transition to digital-only television broadcasting on February 17, 2009. The hearing focused on…
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A hearing was held on readiness for the nationwide transition from analog television broadcasting to digital television (DTV) broadcasting on February 17, 2009. Topics included consumer…
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The Federal Communications Commission held a public en banc hearing regarding broadband network management practices. Topics discussed included network neutrality and piracy. Also discussed was…
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A panel discussed how mobile technology is changing the consumer landscape. Topics included how the cell phone is also becoming an internet access device, the increasing number of cell…
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In an open commission meeting members considered wireless telecommunications and media ownership rules. There was a brief disruption by Code Pink.
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In a continuation of an open commission meeting, members considered issues including media diversity, broadcast localism, and ownership limits in the cable television industry.
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The five commissioners testified about current proceedings involving media and telecommunications policy. Chairman Martin has scheduled a vote on a rule to ease media ownership rules. Two…
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New FCC chairman Kevin Martin testified about his proposal to relax media ownership rules. The other four FCC commissioners and heads of various media groups testified about the plan.
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The commission heard testimony on leased channel access, cable regulations, do not call registry, low-power radio service, television license disclosure requirements, and video delivery…
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Commissioner Kevin Martin spoke about minority ownership of media outlets, the operation of the Federal Communications Commission, and issues before the FCC involving media ownership and…
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