Last October we reported on a number of changes in the Commission’s market modification processes, changes made at the direction of Congress (in the STELA Reauthorization Act (STELAR) back in 2014). But as we pointed out when most of those changes took effect, a couple of the revisions could not kick in until OMB had … Continue Reading
STELAR-mandated changes permit market modifications for satellite carriage; some cable matters tweaked, too The market modification process is about to get, um, modified, and thanks to Congress, it will be more inclusive as a result. In fact, the FCC has already signed off on the changes and some, but not all, of them are set … Continue Reading
Thanks to Congress, we can be expecting some old and some new standards governing MVPD and satellite market modification proceedings,… Continue Reading
Christmas is coming early this year ... if, that is, you're a direct broadcast satellite (DBS), cable or other MVPD operator, or a low power TV licensee.… Continue Reading
Cablevision probably thought it had a good set of facts with which to take another run at must-carry in the courts. The Supreme Court apparently didn't think so, but we don't know why.… Continue Reading