community television

Court Backs Cable Competition

Stevie Converse — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 06:47:42 -0700

A federal appeals court on Friday upheld the Federal Communications Commission’s authority to set rules meant to make it easier for new cable television competitors to gain local franchises.

Who Decides What You Can Watch on Your Television?

Stevie Converse — Wed, 18 Jun 2008 06:43:41 -0700

Broadcast spectrum is quite limited, allowing only a few channels to send signals over the air to antennas. The Federal Communications Commission decides who gets licenses to use the airwaves. Cable and satellite dishes offer more channel capacity, but the owner must still choose which channels to offer. They pick what they think their customers want to watch.

Low Powers Seek $450M in DTV Aid

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 12 May 2008 08:01:43 -0700

Just smacked down by the courts, the low-power TV industry's lobby is asking Congress for $450 million to make the conversion to digital as soon as possible, saying that many in the industry face bankruptcy and potential ruin due to government policies.

Small TV Stations Lose Appeal

Holiday Shapiro — Mon, 12 May 2008 07:53:15 -0700

A federal appeals court has denied a request from owners of thousands of low-power television stations to force a ban on government-subsidized converter boxes that can't display their signals.

Community television vs. corporate media...

mthompson — Tue, 08 Apr 2008 11:58:22 -0700

...as explained by the guys from "I'm a Mac / I'm a PC." From Community Television of Santa Cruz.