Artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the entire political landscape, influencing not only how campaigns are conducted but also how voters access and process information about …
No More Subsidized Regulatory Fees for the Richest Companies in the World
In comments submitted to the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), opinion pieces and recent tweets, Big Tech companies and the so-called “public interest” front groups they …
Let’s Not Overregulate Broadcasters Yet Again Because We’re Upset with Facebook
With the best of intentions, last October the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) proposed new rules for radio and television broadcasters purportedly designed to help the …
Bringing a Measure of Sanity to the FCC’s Children’s TV Rules
On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Ajit Pai announced that the FCC would be voting in July to approve modernized rules governing children’s programming …
Common-Sense Reforms for Children’s TV
More than 20 years ago, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC or Commission) created rules that require over-the-air TV broadcasters – and only over-the-air TV broadcasters …
Time To Put Up
It will be important to watch closely how the forward auction unfolds, as this is the golden opportunity for which the wireless industry has lobbied …
One Year From Now: Full Speed Ahead With Innovation
At its monthly open meeting tomorrow, the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) will vote on an order setting the stage for the next generation of wireless …
Auction 101: Setting Prices in the Reverse Auction
On Wednesday, bidding in the reverse component of the first stage of the broadcast spectrum incentive auction came to a close. As promised, the Federal …
It Begins
Today is an exciting day at the Federal Communications Commission (FCC), with the official start of the broadcast spectrum incentive auction. And much is at …
Revisionist History, Cable Goodies and Still Nothing for Consumers
On Tuesday, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Tom Wheeler’s Media Bureau chief, Bill Lake, took to the blogosphere in an attempt to reverse the palpable …