The Media Bureau develops, recommends and administers the policy and licensing programs relating to electronic media, including cable television, broadcast television, and radio in the United States and its territories.  The Media Bureau also handles post-licensing matters regarding Direct Broadcast Satellite service.

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Finding Information About Radio and Television Stations on the FCC Web Site.

2/15/13
FCC Denies an Application for Review of Five New FM stations by Matinee Radio, LLC.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat

2/5/13
Media Bureau Dismisses Auction 83 FM Translator Tech Box Proposals.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/31/13
Order Granting Partial Waiver of Online Public Inspection File Requirements.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat

1/30/13
Television Broadcast Stations Reminded of the Upcoming Public Inspection File Deadline.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/30/13
Fox Sports Net Ohio, LLC v. Massillon Cable TV, Inc.
Order: Word | Acrobat

1/16/13
Third Quarter 2012 Inflation Adjustment Figures for Cable Operators Using FCC Form 1240 Now Available.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/15/13
Media Bureau Announces Comment Deadlines for Form 323 Proceedings.  Comment Date: 2/14/13.  Reply Comment Date: 3/1/13.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/11/13
Broadcast Station Totals as of December 30, 2012.
News Release: Acrobat

1/8/13
Auction 83 FM Translator Application Caps Public Notice.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

1/3/13
Improving Form 323 Data Collection Processes.
FNPRM: Word | Acrobat

1/3/13
Order Granting Must Carry Complaint of America-CV Station Group, Inc., Licensee of Stations WJPX, San Juan, and WIRS, Yauco, Puerto Rico.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat

12/21/12
Media Bureau Announces January 10 - January 25, 2013 Filing Window for Auction 83 FM Translator Caps Showings.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/21/12
Reply Deadline Extended for Cable Technical Requirements NPRM.  Extended Reply Comment Date: 1/25/13.
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/20/12
Protective Order Adopted in NJ Effective Competition Cases.
Order: Word | Acrobat

12/20/12
Waiver of the Network Nonduplication and Syndicated Exclusivity Rules.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat

12/18/12
Procedures for Anonymous Comments on Incentive Auction NPRM.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/17/12
Ex Parte Meeting Schedule for Emergency Info./Video Description NPRM.
Public Notice: Word | Acrobat

12/13/12
Loud Commercial Rules Became Effective December 13, 2012.
News Release: Word | Acrobat

12/11/12
Media Bureau Grants Two CALM Act Waivers.
MO&O: Word | Acrobat

Headlines Archive

• Electronic Filing Systems and Databases.
• 7/20/12
  FCC Media Bureau Releases 14th Annual Video Competition Report to Congress: [Report: Word | Acrobat | McDowell Statement: Word | Acrobat | Pai Statement: Word | Acrobat]
• 8/13/12
  FCC Releases Report on 2011 Cable Industry Prices: [Report: Word | Acrobat]

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