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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.
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06/18/2026
ISPs Line Up to Support Cutting Permitting Red Tape
With the FCC to vote next week on a Notice of Proposed Rulemaking to ease permitting headaches in broadband buildouts, there has been a steady stream of ISP execs visiting the Commission this month, along with filings offering feedback.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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06/11/2026
Unlikely Allies on Jawboning Bill
Legislation introduced Thursday from Senate Commerce Chairman Ted Cruz (R-TX) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-OR) is aimed at the threat of government censorship.