At its next open meeting (Aug. 3), the FCC will tackle a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking seeking to modernize its cable rules to facilitate the industry’s transition from analog to digital transmission systems. It also will discuss a Second Report and Order, Second Further NPRM, Second Notice of Inquiry, Order on Reconsideration and Memorandum Opinion and Order that seeks to remove regulatory barriers to make better use of Fixed Service (FS) spectrum and to provide additional flexibility to enable FS licensees to reduce operational costs and to facilitate the use of wireless backhaul in rural areas.

The Daily

Subscribe

ABC Fights Back Against the FCC

Disney and ABC have gone back and forth with the FCC since Chairman Brendan Carr assumed his seat in early 2025. Now, as the network finds itself embroiled in multiple battles with the agency, the House of Mouse is asking viewers to join its defense.

Read the Full Issue
The Skinny is delivered on Tuesday and focuses on the cable profession. You'll stay in the know on the headlines, topics and special issues you value most. Sign Up

Calendar

Jul 17
2026 Top Ops Awards Top Ops Awards Entry Deadline
Nov 3
2026 Most Powerful Women Awards2026 Most Powerful Women Awards
Full Calendar

Jobs

Seeking an INDUSTRY JOB or hiring for one?
VIEW JOBS

In conjunction with our sister brand, Cynopsis, we are offering hiring managers a deep pool of media-savvy, skilled candidates at a range of experience levels and sectors. The result will be an even more robust industry job board, to help both employers and job seekers.

Contact us at marketing@cynopsis.com, for more information about posting a job on the website and our Jobs newsletter, sent twice weekly to 85,000 media professionals.