Critics of Charter Communications buying Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable are continuing to lobby the FCC, seeking conditions or full blockage. The docket had been relatively quiet until the FCC paused the 180-day shot clock earlier this month, one cable industry lawyer told us. The shot clock resumed Wednesday and stood at 118 days Friday.
Critics of Charter Communications buying Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable are continuing to lobby the FCC, seeking conditions or full blockage. The docket had been relatively quiet until the FCC paused the 180-day shot clock earlier this month, one cable industry lawyer told us. The shot clock resumed Wednesday and stood at 118 days Friday.
LAS VEGAS -- FCC Commissioners Mike O’Rielly and Ajit Pai told CES there are no guarantees the TV incentive auction will be a success. Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel urged the FCC to release data on broadcaster participation. Earlier at the show, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler projected confidence, saying all indications are broadcasters will offer spectrum for sale in every major market (see 1601060048). At the last CES a year ago, commissioners other than Wheeler discussed whether it was prudent for the agency to pause the auction, now set to start March 29 (see 1501080032).
LAS VEGAS -- FCC Commissioners Mike O’Rielly and Ajit Pai told CES there are no guarantees the TV incentive auction will be a success. Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel urged the FCC to release data on broadcaster participation. Earlier at the show, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler projected confidence, saying all indications are broadcasters will offer spectrum for sale in every major market (see 1601060048). At the last CES a year ago, commissioners other than Wheeler discussed whether it was prudent for the agency to pause the auction, now set to start March 29 (see 1501080032).
LAS VEGAS -- FCC Commissioners Mike O’Rielly and Ajit Pai told CES there are no guarantees the TV incentive auction will be a success. Commissioner Jessica Rosenworcel urged the FCC to release data on broadcaster participation. Earlier at the show, FCC Chairman Tom Wheeler projected confidence, saying all indications are broadcasters will offer spectrum for sale in every major market (see 1601060048). At the last CES a year ago, commissioners other than Wheeler discussed whether it was prudent for the agency to pause the auction, now set to start March 29 (see 1501080032).
Charter/TWC/BHN Shot Clock Paused as Media Bureau Cites Abundance of Supplemental Material To Review
The FCC Media Bureau paused for 16 days the 180-day shot clock on Charter Communications' buying Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable, saying the extra time "will contribute to a more efficient and expeditious review." As of Monday, the clock stood at 115 days. In a letter dated Monday to Charter, TWC and the Advance/Newhouse partnership that's the Bright House parent, Media Bureau Chief Bill Lake referenced the variety of supplemental materials filed by the applicants in recent weeks and said pausing the clock to Jan. 20 "will ensure the commenters have sufficient time to review and comment on this new information and will provide Commission staff with the necessary time to review both the ... materials and any responses." In a statement, Charter said that having submitted supplemental information "to underscore the benefits of these transactions ... it is expected that the FCC would want to give the public time to comment. We are working well with the FCC on its review of our deal and continue to look forward to a timely approval.”
Charter/TWC/BHN Shot Clock Paused as Media Bureau Cites Abundance of Supplemental Material To Review
The FCC Media Bureau paused for 16 days the 180-day shot clock on Charter Communications' buying Bright House Networks and Time Warner Cable, saying the extra time "will contribute to a more efficient and expeditious review." As of Monday, the clock stood at 115 days. In a letter dated Monday to Charter, TWC and the Advance/Newhouse partnership that's the Bright House parent, Media Bureau Chief Bill Lake referenced the variety of supplemental materials filed by the applicants in recent weeks and said pausing the clock to Jan. 20 "will ensure the commenters have sufficient time to review and comment on this new information and will provide Commission staff with the necessary time to review both the ... materials and any responses." In a statement, Charter said that having submitted supplemental information "to underscore the benefits of these transactions ... it is expected that the FCC would want to give the public time to comment. We are working well with the FCC on its review of our deal and continue to look forward to a timely approval.”
LG's third-generation webOS 3.0 smart TV platform to be showcased at CES has landed UL “verification” for its compatibility with IoT devices in the home, LG said Tuesday. The verification means once connected, LG smart TVs with webOS 3.0 “will be able to display the status of a user's various smart appliances, thereby acting as an interface between users and their devices,” LG said. Through the TV, users will be able to control specific home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners or washing machines that are connected to the Internet, it said. Through the IoTV app, homeowners will be able adjust to the brightness of the lights in the room or change the air conditioner temperature setting with a touch of a button, it said.
LG's third-generation webOS 3.0 smart TV platform to be showcased at CES has landed UL “verification” for its compatibility with IoT devices in the home, LG said Tuesday. The verification means once connected, LG smart TVs with webOS 3.0 “will be able to display the status of a user's various smart appliances, thereby acting as an interface between users and their devices,” LG said. Through the TV, users will be able to control specific home appliances such as refrigerators, air conditioners or washing machines that are connected to the Internet, it said. Through the IoTV app, homeowners will be able adjust to the brightness of the lights in the room or change the air conditioner temperature setting with a touch of a button, it said.
LG's third-generation webOS 3.0 smart TV platform to be showcased at CES has landed UL “verification” for its compatibility with IoT devices in the home, LG said in a Tuesday announcement.