July 21, 2010
ACT filed comments in the Comcast NBCU merger proceeding. Comcast must be required to ensure that PEG is supported and treated technically equal to all other channels.
See our comments above.
May 7, 2010
ACT filed comments in this inquiry this morning. See the body of our comments below or to the right. This file was so large, we are only including the actual comments here, not the summary or attachments.
NATOA filed comments May 7. NATOA Comments
Future of Media
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has launched an inquiry on the future of media. http://reboot.fcc.gov/futureofmedia
As the FCC website explains:
With regard to cable television, local franchising authorities can require a cable operator to provide channel capacity for Public, Education and Government (PEG) channels and some facilities and funding for such channels. Are these channels being used as effectively as possible for the provision of useful news and information to communities? How has the role of PEG channels changed over time, and how could their effectiveness be improved? Does statewide franchising change the number and composition of PEG channels? Does it serve to promote the intended benefits from PEG channels or undermine them? Are there other ways to provide for the benefits from PEG channels in the digital age? How should operators of PEG channels work with noncommercial television and radio licensees, as well as with other non-profit media entities?
According to an FCC official, comments can still be filed beyond today's deadline. However, it should be as soon as possible.