LPTV broadcasters seek FCC flexibility similar to cellular
The LPTV Broadcasters Association has formally requested that FCC Chairman Brendan Carr grant low-power television (LPTV) broadcasters regulatory adjustments similar to those given to cellular providers. They are seeking immediate action to modernize LPTV broadcasting and provide greater technological flexibility.
Key Takeaways
- The LPTV Broadcasters Association sent a formal letter to FCC Chairman Brendan Carr.
- The request asks for regulatory adjustments similar to those given to cellular providers.
- The association is calling for immediate action to modernize low-power television broadcasting.
- The stated goal is greater technological flexibility for LPTV broadcasters.
Why It Matters
The immediate issue is regulatory, not technical: LPTV broadcasters are asking the FCC for the same kind of flexibility cellular providers already have. That could affect how low-power stations modernize their operations, but the article does not describe any specific rule change or timeline. In the broader media stack, this is another example of broadcasters pushing for more room to adapt existing transmission infrastructure. What to watch next is whether Brendan Carr or the FCC responds with a draft rule change or public proceeding.
Read full article at msn.com
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