Breaking News: FCC Proposes Defining OVDs as MPVDs
Sept. 29, 2014
FCC Proposes Defining OVDs As MVPDs
According to multiple sources, the FCC is working on an item that would define an online video provider that delivers a linear stream of programming as an MVPD, similar to a cable or satellite operator. That means it would have access to content through the FCC's program access rules, but also have to negotiate retransmission-consent with broadcasters.