Done deal: FCC approves Comcast/NBC merger

The FCC has approved Comcast’s purchase of a controlling stake in NBC…subject to conditions the FCC hopes will ensure competition in the online video market.

The Federal Communications Commission has granted its approval to the controversial merger between U.S. cable and Internet operator Comcast and the NBC Universal (PDF). Under the deal, Comcast will be allowed to take a 51 percent controlling stake in NBC Universal, but the FCC is imposing terms to ensure Comcast doesn’t use its position as both a creator and distributor of content to stifle competition, particularly in the online video market. S

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Court of appeals gives lashing to FCC in indecency case

The US Second Circuit Court of Appeals has not only upheld a ruling in favor of TV networks, but it also lashed out against the FCC in its 32-page ruling.

At issue was the FCC’s “fleeting expletive” policy. During the 2003 Golden Globe Awards telecast, U2 lead singer unintentionally slipped the f-word during an acceptance speech. It was broadcasted live to millions of homes.
Although the FCC did not fine NBC for the incident, it did subsequently go back to other unscripted TV shows and fined broadcasters for similar fleeting profanity that made its way to the airwaves.

However, the networks came together and sought to put an end to these shenanigans, claiming that FCC policies were confusing, vague, and ultimately unconstitutional.

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BlackBerry Bold 9650 granted FCC approval

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