NAB pushes FCC to charge Big Tech and ISPs fees
The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) has requested that the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) expand its regulatory fees to include big tech companies and internet service providers (ISPs). NAB argues that these entities currently benefit from FCC oversight without bearing the associated costs, unlike broadcasters.
Key Takeaways
- NAB wants FCC regulatory fees expanded to include big tech companies and internet service providers.
- The group argues tech giants currently benefit from FCC oversight without paying the associated costs.
- Broadcasters say they already bear the cost of FCC fees while other covered entities do not.
Why It Matters
If the FCC takes up NAB’s request, the fee base could widen beyond broadcasters to include big tech and ISPs, changing who pays for agency oversight. The dispute also highlights a basic industry split: broadcasters are paying today, while NAB says other beneficiaries of FCC supervision are not. Watch for any FCC docket action or formal response on whether regulatory fees will be extended to those two groups.
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