MCN Newswire: FCC OKs ATSC 3.0 Rollout; Altice Expands 1-Gig Service; Pai Proposes Removing Charter-TWC Overbuild Condition

Multichannel Newswire   Feb. 24, 2017     Today's Top Stories       FCC Unanimously Approves ATSC 3.0 Rollout Proposal Chairman Pai says it is way to boost still-indispensable broadcasting service READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The vote marks the beginning of broadcasters' move to a standard that supports interactivity, 4K resolution and data services that will boost their profile in the digital age.   Altice USA Expands 1-Gig Reach Launches faster speeds in Suddenlink systems serving Kinston, N.C., area READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: In addition to launching the 1-Gigabit Internet service over its DOCSIS network in the eastern North Carolina community and surrounding area, Suddenlink is also boosting the speeds of its existing 75-Mbps broadband tier to 100 Mbps, and its 100-Mbps offering to 200 Mbps.   Pai Proposes Removing Charter-TWC Overbuild Condition 2 million-home requirement would still apply, but all that could go to new deployment READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: The American Cable Association had asked the agency to remove the overbuild condition, which requires Charter to build out broadband to 2 million additional homes, including at least 1 million homes already getting service.   More Top Stories       Time Warner Selling WPCH to Meredith AMC Networks Reports Lower Q4 Earnings A+E Sets Upfront to Discuss Client Partnerships Fox, Video Call Center Sign Development Deal HBO Leads NAMIC Vision Awards Nominations Apple TV Launches Urban Movie Channel FCC Advances $2 Billion CAF II Auction Groups Push Pai to Reverse Lifeline Move FCC Extends, Expands Small ISP Enhanced Transparency Waiver Markey, Interest Groups Vow to Fight Rollback of Privacy Rules more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: Netflix's 'Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt' Season 3 Premieres May 19' MCN Hot Spot: WGN America's 'Underground' Season 2 Premieres March 8 MCN Original Video: EP John Legend Discusses 'Underground' Season 2 As I Was Saying, Gary Arlen: ITIF: Media Coverage of Technology Grows Increasingly Negative Cable-Tec Expo, Oct. 17-20: SCTE/ISBE Teams With NCTA on Tech Paper Chase   Events     Technology Leadership Summit March 8-9, 2017 | Crowne Plaza | Charlotte, NC Learn More Wonder Women March 23, 2017 | New York Hilton Midtown | New York, NY Learn More Advanced Advertising March 27, 2017 | Convene Conference Center | New York, NY Learn More Technology Leadership Awards April 24, 2017 | Westgate Resort & Casino | Las Vegas, NV Learn More more events »   Jobs     Technical Director Copy 02 (CL11) Accenture – Chicago, IL, United States   Digital Executive Producer WBNS 10TV – Columbus, OH, United States   Senior Account Executive UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   Executive Producer WBNS 10TV – Columbus, Other / Non-US, United States   more jobs » News Blogs Events Images Tech   Advertise Contact Us Send this to a friend       ©2017 NewBay Media, LLC

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