Update, Oct. 19, 9:25 a.m. Pt: The FCC launched a new effort today to reinstate a robust set of net neutrality roles.
The commission voted 3-2 along party lines to seek public comment on a proposal that would essentially return to the set of rules adopted during the Obama administration then repealed during the Trump years.
The proposal would classify internet service as a “telecommunications” service under Title II of the Communications Act. That’s a regulatory maneuver that would empower the FCC to prohibit blocking and throttling of internet content, or creating so-called “fast lanes” for those who pay up.
Over the past two decades, the FCC has tried multiple times to come up with a set of neutrality rules, only to be rebuffed in court or by GOP control.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel moved quickly to reinstate net neutrality last month, shortly after Democrats gained a majority on...
The commission voted 3-2 along party lines to seek public comment on a proposal that would essentially return to the set of rules adopted during the Obama administration then repealed during the Trump years.
The proposal would classify internet service as a “telecommunications” service under Title II of the Communications Act. That’s a regulatory maneuver that would empower the FCC to prohibit blocking and throttling of internet content, or creating so-called “fast lanes” for those who pay up.
Over the past two decades, the FCC has tried multiple times to come up with a set of neutrality rules, only to be rebuffed in court or by GOP control.
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel moved quickly to reinstate net neutrality last month, shortly after Democrats gained a majority on...
- 10/19/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel is floating a proposal that would require rebates to multichannel subscribers in the event of a blackout or broadcast stations.
Her proposal comes after the recent high-profile standoff between The Walt Disney Co. and Charter Communications, which left ABC-owned stations, ESPN and other cable networks dark for about a week and a half on Spectrum cable systems.
If adopted by the five-member commission, the proposal would then go to public comment period before a final vote. It would “require cable and satellite providers to issue rebates to subscribers in the event of a blackout doe to a failure to reach a retransmission consent agreement with broadcast” station group owners.
Rosenworcel also outlined a proposal that would require cable and satellite companies to notify the FCC via an online public portal when there is a “blackout of 24 hours or more of broadcast programming due to a failure...
Her proposal comes after the recent high-profile standoff between The Walt Disney Co. and Charter Communications, which left ABC-owned stations, ESPN and other cable networks dark for about a week and a half on Spectrum cable systems.
If adopted by the five-member commission, the proposal would then go to public comment period before a final vote. It would “require cable and satellite providers to issue rebates to subscribers in the event of a blackout doe to a failure to reach a retransmission consent agreement with broadcast” station group owners.
Rosenworcel also outlined a proposal that would require cable and satellite companies to notify the FCC via an online public portal when there is a “blackout of 24 hours or more of broadcast programming due to a failure...
- 10/11/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
After being confirmed by the US Senate earlier this month, Anna Gomez was sworn in as the FCC’s fifth commissioner on Monday, making her the first Latina to hold the position in over 20 years.
“I am humbled and honored that President Biden and the United States Senate have entrusted me with the privilege to serve the people of the United States as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. As the first Latina to serve in this position in over two decades, it is especially meaningful to be sworn in as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I look forward to working with Congress, Chairwoman Rosenworcel, my fellow Commissioners, and the talented and dedicated FCC staff to ensure that every person in every community, of every geography and income, has access to modern telecommunications services. I am eager to hear from all and to bring my experience in domestic and...
“I am humbled and honored that President Biden and the United States Senate have entrusted me with the privilege to serve the people of the United States as a Commissioner of the Federal Communications Commission. As the first Latina to serve in this position in over two decades, it is especially meaningful to be sworn in as we celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month. I look forward to working with Congress, Chairwoman Rosenworcel, my fellow Commissioners, and the talented and dedicated FCC staff to ensure that every person in every community, of every geography and income, has access to modern telecommunications services. I am eager to hear from all and to bring my experience in domestic and...
- 9/26/2023
- by BreAnna Bell
- Variety Film + TV
Updated with vote: The Senate voted today to confirm a third Democratic commissioner, telecommunications attorney Anna Gomez, to the Federal Communications Commission. The 54-43 vote gives the Dems a working majority on the FCC, which has been stuck in a 2-2- partisan deadlock.
Previously: The Senate on Thursday moved toward confirming a third Democratic commissioner to the FCC, giving the party a working majority on the commission almost three years into President Joe Biden’s presidential term.
Anna Gomez, a telecommunications attorney, was nominated by Biden last May. The Senate voted 55-43 to cut off debate and proceed to a final vote on her nomination, which will take place later on Thursday.
The FCC has been deadlocked 2-2, something that has prevented the agency from taking up more contentious issues like net neutrality rules, which were rolled back during the Republican majority of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Biden...
Previously: The Senate on Thursday moved toward confirming a third Democratic commissioner to the FCC, giving the party a working majority on the commission almost three years into President Joe Biden’s presidential term.
Anna Gomez, a telecommunications attorney, was nominated by Biden last May. The Senate voted 55-43 to cut off debate and proceed to a final vote on her nomination, which will take place later on Thursday.
The FCC has been deadlocked 2-2, something that has prevented the agency from taking up more contentious issues like net neutrality rules, which were rolled back during the Republican majority of President Donald Trump’s administration.
Biden...
- 9/7/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
The FCC outlined a proposal to require cable and satellite providers state from the outset the “all-in” price of their services, including such things as broadcast TV fees or regional sports surcharges.
The proposal comes amid a Biden administration push to tackle so-called junk fees on things such as concert and airline tickets, as well as banking fees.
FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement, “No one likes surprises on their bill. The advertised price for a service should be the price you pay when your bill arrives, rather than hide a bunch of junk fees that are separate from the top-line service price.”
She said that the pricing requirement would make it easier for consumers to compare service providers.
“Not only would this proposal reduce cost confusion and make it easier for consumers to compare services, but it would also increase competition among cable and broadcast satellite providers through improved price transparency,...
The proposal comes amid a Biden administration push to tackle so-called junk fees on things such as concert and airline tickets, as well as banking fees.
FCC chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel said in a statement, “No one likes surprises on their bill. The advertised price for a service should be the price you pay when your bill arrives, rather than hide a bunch of junk fees that are separate from the top-line service price.”
She said that the pricing requirement would make it easier for consumers to compare service providers.
“Not only would this proposal reduce cost confusion and make it easier for consumers to compare services, but it would also increase competition among cable and broadcast satellite providers through improved price transparency,...
- 6/20/2023
- by Ted Johnson
- Deadline Film + TV
Veteran telecom lawyer Anna Gomez has been nominated by President Joe Biden to serve on the Federal Communications Commission, a five-member regulatory body stuck in a 2-2 deadlock.
In addition to the nomination for Gomez, Biden announced the re-nomination of commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve additional 5-year terms.
Gomez, a former FCC and Senate staffer, is serving as a telecom policy adviser in the U.S. State Department. She also served as deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a key agency within the Commerce Department involved in improving internet accessibility.
For more than two years, the FCC has been in a stalemate, which has significantly limited its ability to weigh in on all but the most anodyne topics. Commissioners are nominated by the president, meaning the regulatory body should be in Democratic control with Biden in the White House. Gigi Sohn, a longtime Washington presence and veteran regulator,...
In addition to the nomination for Gomez, Biden announced the re-nomination of commissioners Geoffrey Starks and Brendan Carr to serve additional 5-year terms.
Gomez, a former FCC and Senate staffer, is serving as a telecom policy adviser in the U.S. State Department. She also served as deputy administrator of the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, a key agency within the Commerce Department involved in improving internet accessibility.
For more than two years, the FCC has been in a stalemate, which has significantly limited its ability to weigh in on all but the most anodyne topics. Commissioners are nominated by the president, meaning the regulatory body should be in Democratic control with Biden in the White House. Gigi Sohn, a longtime Washington presence and veteran regulator,...
- 5/22/2023
- by Dade Hayes
- Deadline Film + TV
President Joe Biden announced his intent to nominate veteran telecommunications lawyer Anna Gomez as an FCC commissioner. The president also announced the renominations of FCC commissioners Brendan Carr (a Republican) and Geoffrey Starks (a Democrat) for five-year terms.
If Gomez is confirmed by the Senate to serve as an FCC commissioner, Democrats will have a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Trump appointee Nathan Simington is the other GOP commissioner. Biden’s previous pick for the open seat at the FCC, Gigi Sohn, withdrew her name from consideration after her confirmation was stymied along party lines.
Gomez currently works at the State Department, where she serves as a senior adviser for international information and communications policy in the bureau of cyberspace and digital policy. Gomez served as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Ntia) deputy administrator from 2009 to 2013. She also served...
If Gomez is confirmed by the Senate to serve as an FCC commissioner, Democrats will have a 3-2 edge at the agency, which is led by FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, a Democrat. Trump appointee Nathan Simington is the other GOP commissioner. Biden’s previous pick for the open seat at the FCC, Gigi Sohn, withdrew her name from consideration after her confirmation was stymied along party lines.
Gomez currently works at the State Department, where she serves as a senior adviser for international information and communications policy in the bureau of cyberspace and digital policy. Gomez served as the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (Ntia) deputy administrator from 2009 to 2013. She also served...
- 5/22/2023
- by Todd Spangler
- Variety Film + TV
President Biden has found a new nominee to serve as a Democratic commissioner for the FCC, a critical post that, if confirmed by the Senate, would break a 2-2 deadlock at the telecommunications regulatory agency.
The nominee is Anna Gomez, a veteran government attorney.
Currently an advisor for international information and communications policy in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Gomez previously served as deputy administrator for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and also worked for 12 years in various roles at the FCC.
Gomez’s nomination is a critical one for the FCC, which has a Democratic chair in Jessica Rosenworcel, but an effective 2-2 tie between its Republican and Democratic members. Biden’s first FCC nominee, Gigi Sohn, had been nominated in late 2021, but pulled herself from consideration earlier this year. Sohn, an outspoken supporter of net neutrality, had faced a bruising campaign from lobbyists tied to the telecom industry.
The nominee is Anna Gomez, a veteran government attorney.
Currently an advisor for international information and communications policy in the Bureau of Cyberspace and Digital Policy, Gomez previously served as deputy administrator for the National Telecommunications and Information Administration, and also worked for 12 years in various roles at the FCC.
Gomez’s nomination is a critical one for the FCC, which has a Democratic chair in Jessica Rosenworcel, but an effective 2-2 tie between its Republican and Democratic members. Biden’s first FCC nominee, Gigi Sohn, had been nominated in late 2021, but pulled herself from consideration earlier this year. Sohn, an outspoken supporter of net neutrality, had faced a bruising campaign from lobbyists tied to the telecom industry.
- 5/22/2023
- by Alex Weprin
- The Hollywood Reporter - Movie News
The last time we had the pleasure to speak with Kristoffer Polaha about his work was in December of 2019.
The world has changed a lot since then, but Kris, like many other creatives like him, embraced the change, jumping into new ventures in addition to spending quality time with his family.
As it turns out, 2020 was a very good year for Kris. Just last week, the latest installment of Mystery 101 aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and on March 9, the romance novel he co-wrote was released to great acclaim.
"I was Jude's, my little guy's third-grade teacher, and then Julianne took over for the fall semester for his fourth-grade year. And over the summer, I worked, and I had this very interesting year where there were a lot of blessings.
"There were a lot of things that went well in the face of a lot of things that were going badly for the world,...
The world has changed a lot since then, but Kris, like many other creatives like him, embraced the change, jumping into new ventures in addition to spending quality time with his family.
As it turns out, 2020 was a very good year for Kris. Just last week, the latest installment of Mystery 101 aired on Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and on March 9, the romance novel he co-wrote was released to great acclaim.
"I was Jude's, my little guy's third-grade teacher, and then Julianne took over for the fall semester for his fourth-grade year. And over the summer, I worked, and I had this very interesting year where there were a lot of blessings.
"There were a lot of things that went well in the face of a lot of things that were going badly for the world,...
- 3/26/2021
- by Carissa Pavlica
- TVfanatic
The Federal Communications Commission will soon shift to Democratic control, and speculation has already begun about who will assume the chairmanship under the Biden administration.
Jessica Rosenworcel, the senior Democrat on the commission, is widely considered to be one of the leading candidates to succeed Ajit Pai in the powerful regulatory post. She has been vetted twice and would likely have a smooth path to confirmation, which would be a key consideration assuming the Senate remains in Republican hands.
“I think Jessica Rosenworcel probably has the best chance of becoming chair,” said John Orlando, former head of global government affairs at CBS. “The ease of her getting confirmed is far easier than anybody else.”
She also has the backing of Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. He issued a statement to Variety praising Rosenworcel’s work on net neutrality and on expanding broadband access to low-income students since she joined the commission...
Jessica Rosenworcel, the senior Democrat on the commission, is widely considered to be one of the leading candidates to succeed Ajit Pai in the powerful regulatory post. She has been vetted twice and would likely have a smooth path to confirmation, which would be a key consideration assuming the Senate remains in Republican hands.
“I think Jessica Rosenworcel probably has the best chance of becoming chair,” said John Orlando, former head of global government affairs at CBS. “The ease of her getting confirmed is far easier than anybody else.”
She also has the backing of Sen. Richard Blumenthal, D-Conn. He issued a statement to Variety praising Rosenworcel’s work on net neutrality and on expanding broadband access to low-income students since she joined the commission...
- 11/27/2020
- by Gene Maddaus
- Variety Film + TV
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