Today, WTA filed comments with the FCC in response to the Media’ Bureau’s annual inquiry into the status of video competition. WTA reminded the FCC that in addition to the challenges of providing video services in high cost areas, they … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on Video Competition”
Today, WTA filed replies to comments regarding Designated Market Areas (“DMAs”) and their impact on the availability of local programming, particularly in rural areas. Cable operators and their customers experience a lack of access to truly relevant local programming in … Continue reading “WTA Files Reply Comments on Designated Market Areas and Local Programming in Rural Areas”
Yesterday, WTA filed comments in support of American Cable Association’s Petition for Rulemaking seeking a three-year extension of an exemption from the requirement to carry HD broadcast signals in HD for small cable systems currently set to expire in June … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of Extending the HD Broadcast Signal Carriage Exemption for Small Cable Systems”
Today, WTA submitted comments to the House Energy & Commerce Committee in response to its sixth #CommActUpdate white paper seeking input on regulation and developments in the video marketplace.… Continue reading “WTA Submits Comments to House Energy & Commerce Committee on Video Reform”
Yesterday, WTA filed comments in support of a Petition filed by MediaCom Communications Corporation requesting the FCC to open a proceeding to address the program access and retransmission challenges faced by small MVPDs. WTA shared the experiences of its members … Continue reading “WTA Files Comments in Support of MediaCom Petition for Rulemaking”
On June 26, WTA submitted comments on the FCC’s Further Notice of Proposed Rulemaking that sought input on whether it should eliminate or modify its existing network non-duplication rules related to the retransmission of broadcast television signals.… Continue reading “WTA Files Comments on the FCC’s Network Non-Duplication FNPRM”
WTA applauds the FCC for adopting rules that prohibit joint negotiations by broadcast stations with different owners. “WTA welcomes the FCC’s common sense action today in prohibiting unfair negotiation arrangements between broadcast stations with different owners,” said Derrick Owens, WTA’s … Continue reading “WTA Applauds FCC’s Action on Reforming Retransmission Consent Rules”
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