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06/18/2026

Another DirecTV Duopoly Strikeout

Another broadcast deal received the blessing of the FCC Media Bureau over DirecTV’s objections. The Mario Peter Iacobelli Revocable Trust, which controls Heritage Broadcasting, got the green light Thursday to acquire Cadillac Telecasting’s WFQX and WFUP.

By Amy Maclean

Found in: Broadcast / broadcast ownership / DirecTV / duopoly / FCC / Mergers / Retransmission Consent / Sinclair
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06/16/2026

NCTA, DirecTV Among Those Flagging Scripps-INYO Deal

Scripps’ attempt to reacquire 23 ION-affiliated broadcast stations from INYO Broadcast for $54 million is drawing plenty of comments at the FCC because the deal would put Scripps over the FCC’s 39% national audience cap for broadcasters.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: FCC / INYO Broadcast / ION / NCTA / Nexstar / Scripps / TEGNA
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06/15/2026

DirecTV Has Concerns over FCC’s LEO Spectrum Rules

Spectrum concerns are an issue everywhere, including LEO satellite broadband operators and satellite TV service providers.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: DirecTV / FCC

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06/15/2026

WSJ: DOJ Staffers Surprised by PSKY-WBD News

If Friday’s news of the DOJ blessing for Paramount-Warner Bros. Discovery caught you by surprise, you weren’t alone.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: DOJ / Paramount / Warner Bros Discovery
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06/15/2026

INCOMPAS: Broadband the Backbone for Rail Innovation

INCOMPAS CEO Chip Pickering penned a recent blog urging Congress to move the Broadband and Telecommunications RAIL Act forward.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: Chip Pickering / Ian Jefferies / INCOMPAS / Senate Commerce
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06/15/2026

Trusty’s T-Mobile Trip

FCC Commissioner Olivia Trusty found herself in Bellevue, Washington, last week to pay a visit to T-Mobile’s HQ.

By Cablefax Staff

Found in: FCC / John Saw / Olivia Trusty / T-Mobile

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Another DirecTV Duopoly Strikeout

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