FCC will consider possible reform of intercarrier compensation at...
FCC will consider possible reform of intercarrier compensation at its Jan. 11 open meeting but long-awaited reciprocal compensation didn’t show up as companion item (CD Jan 4 p1). FCC is overdue to act on reciprocal compensation, which is one…
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of many intercarrier payment schemes that will be addressed in broader notice of inquiry listed on agenda. Other agenda items agency will consider at meeting: (1) Proposal for technical and operational rules for use of frequencies by public safety entities. Idea is to assure various jurisdictions could talk to each other. (2) Memorandum opinion and order on reconsideration concerning rules that require broadcasters, cable operators and other video programming distributors to provide video description and make emergency information more accessible to visually impaired. (3) DTV transition and reception issues for broadcasters. (4) Declaratory ruling in case of DTV-only Fla. station that’s seeking cable must-carry status. (5) Implementation of Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act, including DBS local-into-local, must-carry, network non-duplication, syndicated exclusivity and sports blackout rules.