MCN Newswire: Rosenworcel Urges Investigating FCC's 'Pro-Sinclair' Policies; Comcast Brings Customization to Xfinity Home; Senators Seek FCC Mediation of Verizon-Univision Impasse

Multichannel Newswire   Oct. 26, 2017     Today's Top Stories       Rosenworcel: Pro-Sinclair FCC Policies Deserve Investigating Democratic commissioner minces no words in Hill hearing READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: Jessica Rosenworcel said she was concerned that the FCC's recent policy decisions, from restoring the UHF discount to "foisting" on American households a new broadcast standard (ATSC 3.0) for which Sinclair has patents, seemed to serve Sinclair's business plans.   Comcast Brings 'Scenes' to Xfinity Home Feature lets customers create series of rules/routines for smart home platform READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: A rules engine lets customers set, adjust and coordinate connected devices, such as smart lighting, cameras and security systems, for several specific events, including waking up, leaving and returning home, and going to bed.   Senate Democrats Want FCC to Mediate Verizon-Univision Impasse Say they recognize it's a private negotiation, but consumers are being hurt READ MORE » WHY THIS MATTERS: In a letter sent to Verizon CEO Lowell McAdam, Univision CEO Randy Falco and FCC chair Ajit Pai, the senators pointed to the humanitarian crisis in Puerto Rico and the importance of Spanish-language news in asking the parties to find a resolution to the 10-day-old stand-off.   More Top Stories       Pai Proposes Major Broadcast Deregulation Sling TV Teams Up With Competitive Carriers Association Australia's Nbn Adds G.fast to Access Network Mix Murdoch: Fox Sent Strong Signal With Ailes, O'Reilly Dismissals Univision Deportes Nets Broadcast Rights for 18 Liga MX Matches Pai Commits to No Retribution, Period, Over News Content Actor Vincent D'Onofrio to Return to Netflix's 'Daredevil' 'Moonshiners' Back on Discovery Nov. 14 IFC Acquires Season Three of 'Baroness von Sketch Show' Qello Merges With Video Publisher more headlines »   Videos/Blogs/Extras       MCN Hot Spot: Hulu's 'Marvel's Runaways' Premieres Nov. 21 The Bauminator, Jeff Baumgartner: AT&T's DirecTV Developing Android TV Box Picture This, R. Thomas Umstead: Smartphones Ring Big With Hispanic Women Numbers: Majority Call President Reckless, Unstable in New Morning Consult/Politico Poll Video Rewind: Rapper Eminem Denounces President Trump on 'BET Hip-Hop Awards'   Jobs     Studio Unit Manager UNC-TV – RTP, NC, United States   Executive Managing Editor-Regional Journalism Collaboration For Sustainability Arizona State University – Phoenix, AZ, United States   Sr Promotions Producer New Mexico PBS/KNME-TV – Albuquerque, NM, United States   Producer of On-Air and Online Fundraising Campaigns Maine Public Broadcasting Corporation – Bangor, ME, 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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