Breaking News: FCC Chair Announces Acceleration of Nationwide Text-to-911
Dec 7 2012
FCC Chairman Julius Genachowski Announces Commitment by Major U.S. Wireless Carriers & Public Safety Leaders to Accelerate Nationwide Text-to-911 Services.
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FCC Seeks Comments on HAC Mobile Phones
Dec 5 2012
The Wireless Telecommunications Bureau (Bureau) seeks updated comment on the operation and effectiveness of the Commission’s rules relating to hearing aid compatibility of wireless handsets.
New FCC Complaint Form: Internet Captioning of TV Programs
Dec 5 2012
On January 12, 2012, the FCC adopted rules requiring captioned programs shown on TV to be captioned when re-shown on the Internet.
News for Broadcasters from the FCC
Dec 5 2012
FCC rules require that, as of March 30, 2013, TV broadcasters must begin providing Closed Captions on programs that are streamed live (or "near-live") on the internet simultaneously as they air on television.
FCC Announces Tentative Agenda for December Open Meeting
Dec 5 2012
December 12, 2012, 1:00 PM EST
Room TW-C305, 445 12th Street S.W., Washington, DC
The event will be shown live at www.FCC.gov/live
