FCC should clarify that EchoStar can’t meet satellite must-carry ...
FCC should clarify that EchoStar can’t meet satellite must-carry requirements just by providing better notice of 2- dish option (CD April 5 p5), group of broadcasters said in petition for partial reconsideration (CSR-5865-Z). “No amount of communication efforts by…
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EchoStar could bring EchoStar’s 2-satellite system into compliance with either the Commission’s rules or SHVIA” (Satellite Home Viewer Improvement Act), said petition filed by LeSea Bcstg., Christian TV Network, Carolina Christian Bcstg. Companies said look angle for 2nd satellite always was lower, so many DBS subscribers couldn’t use 2nd bird: “Any plan that includes segregation or separation of local television stations of any individual market into carriage on more than one satellite… is discriminatory or unlawful.” Stations said they doubted EchoStar would make carriage nondiscriminatory if there was any doubt about FCC decision: “The stations have endured a long and litigious path foisted on them by EchoStar” to get satellite carriage. Group, and law firm Hardy, Carey & Chautin, also said FCC didn’t have authority to give EchoStar grace period to come into compliance.