Martin's Menu: FCC Chief Pitching Program Access Changes
Kevin Martin 's days as FCC chmn may be numbered, but he continues to try and push through proposals aimed at the cable industry. He confirmed Wed that he is proposing for the Dec 18 meeting a program... FULL STORY »
FCC
At the Portals
FCC chmn Kevin Martin is proposing that the Dec 18 Commission meeting include an omnibus notice of apparent liability... FULL STORY »
Open Chair
The classified sections of The Washington Post, Washington Times, Politico and The Hill featured a humorous ad Tues seeking applicants for the job of FCC chmn. Ad sponsor Free Press had a mission, of course... FULL STORY »
NATIONAL
On the Hill
The Senate on Thurs passed a DTV bill that would allow broadcasters to voluntarily... FULL STORY »
On the Hill
The House Commerce committee has a new chmn, with Rep Henry Waxman (D-CA) uprooting Rep John Dingell (D-MI) Thurs. Dingell, who tried to rally enough supporters to keep his seat, said he would work closely... FULL STORY »
STATE
In the States
Some NY Public Service Commission members say Verizon should be forced to halt FiOS installs until it can ensure proper installations, reports the Albany Times... FULL STORY »
Competition
CA's Div of Ratepayer Advocates is warning consumers considering switching to AT&T 's U-Verse from cable that finding local PEG channels will be "much more difficult than finding a regular... FULL STORY »
LOCAL
In the States
Columbia, MO, will settle its lawsuit against Mediacom for underpaid franchise fees for $200K, well below the $1.34mln the city originally asked for, the Missourian reports. Columbia's city manager said... FULL STORY »
Cable Really Cares
Nice to see N'awlins Mayor Ray Nagin take the stage at Cable Show Tues to thank the industry for their volunteer efforts and PSA campaign to boost tourism. "This industry... has stepped up to... FULL STORY »
ASSOCIATIONS
End Of An Era
In July, Cable Positive chief Steve Villano will be leaving the HIV/AIDS... FULL STORY »
DTV Doings
NAB chief David Rehr asked the NTIA to expedite the delivery of converter box coupons to consumers. He notes that contractor IBM is mailing coupons by 3rd class mail. "With the Feb transition date now less... FULL STORY »
PEOPLE
Cfax 100
The wait is over. Our annual CableFAX 100 magazine is out. If you need a peek before your copy arrives in the mail, view it online at: www.cable360.net/cablefaxmag/ www.cable360.net/cablefaxmag/ . In a twist... FULL STORY »
The CableFAX Magazine Event
Please enjoy today's special supplement, which is part of the celebration of The CableFAX Magazine event on Dec 2 at The National Press Club in DC. The festivities will include a tribute to the '08... FULL STORY »
IN THE COURTS
In the Courts
NCTA , several MSOs and various state cable associations filed a brief in DC Circuit court this week in support of Comcast 's appeal of the... FULL STORY »
In the Courts
Chicago can't collect a 5% franchise fee on cable modem service, the IL Supreme Court ruled last week. That jives with the FCC 's '02 ruling, which was upheld by the US Supreme Court. But in May... FULL STORY »
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