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FCC Adopts Next Gen TV: Maybe Not a Good Thing

By Jody Simon on December 11, 2017

In another controversial move, the FCC has approved by a 3-2 vote the adoption of the ATSC 3.0 standard for broadcast TV, known as Next Gen TV. This IP-based standard…
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Posted in Digital, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Three Takeaways from the Disney/Netflix Split

By Jody Simon on August 16, 2017

The media community has been buzzing with the news that Disney plans to launch its own digital subscription channel for movies and series content. Its current license deal with Netflix…
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Posted in Digital, Television

Wheeler Resignation May Spell Demise of Set-Top Box Deregulation

By Jody Simon on January 12, 2017

FCC Chair Tom Wheeler has announced his resignation effective upon Donald Trump’s inauguration. The President-elect has not yet announced his choice to replace Wheeler, but it’s a safe bet that…
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Posted in Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Set-Top Box Deregulation: The Gloves Come Off

By Jody Simon on September 29, 2016

The FCC proposal to deregulate cable and satellite television set-top boxes is facing heavy headwinds as powerful interests line up in opposition. The current proposal is itself a compromise to…
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Posted in Digital, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Wheeler Set-Top Box Proposal: It’s Apps

By Jody Simon on September 9, 2016

Continuing the process that began earlier this year, FCC Chair Tom Wheeler has issued a proposal to the Commission to implement the deregulation of cable set-top boxes.

woman-girl-remote-watchingWheeler’s proposal…
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Posted in Digital, Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Set-Top Box Deregulation: Latest Developments

By Jody Simon on April 27, 2016

In January the FCC proposed rules to establish open standards for set-top boxes. The notice and comment period on those rules is nearing its end. As it is likely that…
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Posted in Litigation and Statutory Developments, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Screening Room Battle Lines Solidify

By Jody Simon on March 17, 2016

Controversy over The Screening Room is evolving day by day as industry players weigh in on one side or another. Today director Roland Emmerich (Independence Day) joined the naysayers.
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Posted in Digital, Film

Deregulation of Set-Top Boxes: Bad for Minorities?

By Jody Simon on March 8, 2016

The FCC’s announced intention to deregulate cable set-top boxes has sparked a debate on the effect such a change might have on programs targeting minority groups.…

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Posted in Digital, Regulations and Compliance, Television

Is A La Carte Cable Inevitable?

By Jody Simon on May 17, 2015

Verizon’s FiOS television service made news a few weeks ago when it announced that it would offer its channel packages in smaller, cheaper bundles organized by category (e.g., sports, family,…
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Posted in Digital, Television

Apple Plans Online TV Service

By Jody Simon on March 17, 2015

This has been an eventful month for those interested in tracking developments in internet television distribution. Apple has announced that it’s in discussions with numerous TV programmers to launch on …
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Posted in Digital, Television

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