Thursday, May 21, 2020

FCC Proposing to Keep "Broadcast Internet" Services Free From Legacy Regulations

On May 18, FCC Commissioner Brendan Carr delivered a keynote address as part of the National Association of Broadcasters' event on "Broadcast Internet: The Future of ATSC 3.0" Commissioner Carr discussed the potential for ATSC 3.0 technology to deliver 25 Mbps "broadcast Internet" services, including IoT, smart agriculture, and telemedicine services. At its public meeting on June 9, the FCC will consider a proposed rulemaking that would ensure that the intriguing innovative and competitive potentialities of ATSC 3.0 and broadcast Internet services remain free from legacy broadcast regulations. Also check out the Commissioner announcement of the upcoming vote.