Broadcasters should “declare a moratorium” on programming “blackouts” that could affect millions...
Broadcasters should “declare a moratorium” on programming “blackouts” that could affect millions of pay-TV subscribers New Year’s Day if new retransmission consent deals aren’t reached, several groups, including some that want retrans rule changes, said Thursday. “Congressional concern and the…
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FCC’s recent announcement that it will begin a rulemaking in early 2011 to protect consumers during retransmission consent negotiations” (CD Dec 9 p5) justify a pause, said the American Television Alliance, whose members include many cable operators and both DBS operators. Consumer Action, the National Urban League, the New America Foundation, Public Knowledge and the Rainbow PUSH Coalition support the request. On a panel about retrans Thursday, broadcast officials noted that there have been few carriage disputes and said the system works. (See the separate report in this issue.)