FCC considers free Internet access
Winning bids for government-auctioned spectrum could be required to offer free Internet access to most of the country....
Disney may buy more cable, not TV stations
The company has little interest in buying more TV stations to augment its ABC network, given that broadcast television growth prospects are cloudy....
Employment report
In April, the commission issued a notice seeking comment on possible revisions to Form 395-B, an annual employment report that must be filled out by broadcasters....
Internet television
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NBC inadvertently uses broadcast flag to limit recordingMicrosoft acknowledged that its Windows Media Center system can block users from recording television broadcasts.... |
GAO study finds broadcasters ready for DTV transition
Remaining issues include moving antennas, setting channel positions, coordinating with cable operators and completing construction....
Hawaii’s KGMB tests viewers’ DTV awareness
Viewers were told that if they saw static, they would need to upgrade their TV sets before the deadline....
Cable celebrates good times and user-friendly technology
Cable operators and programmers have seen significant growth, thanks to HDTV and broadband connectivity....
NBC Universal signs with OpenTV
OpenTV Participate is a server-based system that can process several thousand transactions per second in real time....
USOC races to launch TV network for Beijing Games
The rights to televise events from more than half the individual sports have already been secured....
ESPN reorganizes high school sports coverage
The plan is to cover local sports from a variety of platforms for the benefit of fans....
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DIRECTV offers multiscreen interactivity for French OpenThe interactive service includes complete coverage of play on five courts during the tournament’s first six days.... |
Linear Acoustic adds DTV audio processing solutions to RIA Road Show
The Road Show will give attendees the chance to view advanced audio processing products and other solutions for DTV transition....
AT&T increases wireless network to high-speed 3G
The company can achieve these new speeds simply by upgrading software in its existing 3G infrastructure....
FCC to establish new guidelines for D-block re-auction
A hearing will be held on the re-auction of the spectrum later this summer....

















