It has been two months since the FCC opened a proceeding to explore options for promoting improvements in radio frequency radio performance to improve spectrum efficiency. Now, industry groups are weighing in and offering their expertise and assistance to the Commission. Read More
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Top Stories
Allen Media Group Looking to Buy Black News Channel
Byron Allen’s Allen Media Group has emerged as the leading candidate to purchase Black News Channel for $11 million. Read More
MVPDs Speak on Pole Attachment Reform
Cable operators heard the call of the FCC when it asked for comments on pole attachment regulatory reform, and they’re ready for the agency to understand their grievances with pole owners. Read More
House Committee Debates Data Privacy Law Provisions
The American Data Privacy and Protection Act has a long way to go before it is enacted, but lawmakers on both sides of the aisle are dedicated to getting the landmark consumer protection legislation across the finish line. Read More
Fox News Tops Quarter Ratings
Fox News wrapped up 2Q22 as the most-watched cable network in primetime and total day, marking 82 straight quarters as the highest-rated cable news channel in primetime. It averaged 2.27 million viewers P2+ in primetime and 1.45 million in total day. Read More
Chapek Contract Renewed for Three Years
The Walt Disney Company board voted unanimously to extend Bob Chapek’s contract as CEO for three years. Chapek’s contract was set to expire in February 2023. Read More
Starlink Warns Customers About DISH 5G
Starlink doesn’t want DISH adding any more spectrum to its coffers. In an email to customers, SpaceX’s satellite broadband service asked customers to support it in its ongoing fight against DISH over the 12GHz spectrum band. Read More
Faxies Winners Shine at CFX Virtual Event
Congratulations to all of the 2022 FAXIES winners! If you missed this afternoon’s virtual celebration, check out the just-released issue of Cablefax: The Magazine for a rundown of the industry’s best PR and marketing campaigns, people and teams. Read More
USFL Set For Another Season
With its inaugural season championship coming Sunday, the USFL will return for a second season. Fox Sports CEO and Executive Producer Eric Shanks confirmed the news to Sports Business Journal, adding that the league will play in two to four markets next year instead of having all games in Birmingham, Alabama. Read More
McAdaragh to Lead NCTA Board
Midco President and CEO Pat McAdaragh was elected as Chairman of NCTA’s board. Read More
