John Eggerton
Contributing editor John Eggerton has been an editor and/or writer on media regulation, legislation and policy for over four decades, including covering the FCC, FTC, Congress, the major media trade associations, and the federal courts. In addition to Multichannel News and Broadcasting + Cable, his work has appeared in Radio World, TV Technology, TV Fax, This Week in Consumer Electronics, Variety and the Encyclopedia Britannica.
Latest articles by John Eggerton
![Supreme Court of the United States](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/CY9n2XKYUAe3WF6rrLSrCk-320-80.jpg)
Supreme Court Ruling Deals Blow to FCC’s Regulatory Authority
By John Eggerton published
Strikes down precedent establishing court deference to regulators’ subject-matter expertise
![Donald V. West](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/vQjx3RcwYBxMVeP76zMFP5-320-80.jpg)
Former ‘B+C’ Editor Don West Dead at 94
By John Eggerton published
Managed magazine through sea changes in business and communications
![Prime Video cameramen at 'Thursday Night Football'](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3HQEWGrkNMEwf3yYXWwkGW-320-80.jpeg)
D.C. Lawmakers Vet Streaming as a New Sports Siphon
By John Eggerton published
Hill takes a hard look at the move of big-ticket content online
![WTXF Philadelphia](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/9Yr2e7cSZwjjrEJfCRkPNR-320-80.jpg)
Ex-Fox Executive: N.Y. Court’s Smartmatic Ruling Buttresses Philadelphia License Challenge
By John Eggerton published
Manhattan judge finds sufficient evidence of malice; won't dismiss complaint against Fox
![Peacock banner displayed in Arrowhead Stadium during 2023 wild card game](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/TGncXMMmEnip73UMWjjzYQ-320-80.jpeg)
Netflix to FCC: Large ISPs Have Anti-Competitive Interconnection Clout
By John Eggerton published
Streamer cites Comcast’s Peacock-exclusive NFL playoff game as example of potential power and opportunity to discriminate
![Netflix's Los Angeles office](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/nGsD7etNg5PBzZyuYDENqV-320-80.jpg)
Survey Says: Netflix Is Brand-Loyalty ‘Juggernaut’
By John Eggerton published
Fox, ABC, NBC also rate high in audience loyalty
![U.S. Capitol](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/3eEy5AThcWunS2vJqt6SGK-320-80.jpg)
House Passes Law Protecting Journalists From Government Overreach
By John Eggerton published
PRESS Act would safeguard sources and relevant communications
![White noise on TV](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/HbC2KnmHcy8LZL8w3BzD2N-320-80.jpeg)
FCC Moves Toward Retransmission-Consent Blackout Rebates
By John Eggerton published
Vote on proposal splits down party lines
![FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/ZDWQ2F9nEtC5qZkzqodHLU-320-80.jpeg)
Cable ISPs Look To Shape Expected Return of FCC’s Net Neutrality Rules
By John Eggerton published
Reply comments outline do’s and don’ts of rules they still say are illegal and counterproductive
![Former Iowa Lt. Gov. Patty Judge](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/tKthSbZkmGrZM4JVj85vb-320-80.jpeg)
Former Democratic Iowa Official Opposes Net Neutrality Rules
By John Eggerton published
Focus on Rural America's Patty Judge says reclassification will hurt, not help, in expanding rural broadband
![President Joe Biden announces Internet for All](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/G4zWTX9FfyBPvui7AZHZTL-320-80.jpeg)
FCC Starts To Wind Down Billion-Dollar ACP Broadband Subsidy
By John Eggerton published
Agency, ISPs, others urge Congress to renew funding
![FCC seal in meeting room](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rG9QXWDwQKRXyvJejXC8pn-320-80.jpeg)
Franchise Authorities Push Cable-Fee Reregulation at FCC
By John Eggerton published
Localities say providers should be subject to levies on internet-service revenue
![U.S. Supreme Court](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/kNF2M3ozEyuHSstcpqzqT7-320-80.jpeg)
Supreme Court Tees Up Big Tech ‘Must-Carry’ Challenges
By John Eggerton published
Oral argument in content moderation-related cases set for February
![Mourners at the funeral for journalists killed in Israel-Hamas war](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/gbA6mqAkt7ZW2NfoeevY6E-320-80.jpeg)
Two More Journalists Killed in Gaza
By John Eggerton published
Includes son of Al Jazeera bureau chief
![Jay Sedwick](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/uTEAUsEMRr4ZUQhEzAKgZA-320-80.jpg)
Cable Pioneer Jay Sedwick of Armstrong Group Dies
By John Eggerton published
Chairman of Pennsylvania-based operator was 88
![Zamir Ahmed, Olivia Shields and Max Shields](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/hD77osuZUAkSe5aj5Ayz5e-320-80.jpg)
ACA Connects Beefs Up D.C. Leadership Team
By John Eggerton published
Independent cable group adds 3 senior public affairs staffers
![U.S. map with digital background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/rUm7GLT9kJnt2bTBrgvAkA-320-80.jpg)
Biden Administration Gives Broadband Providers More Buildout Flexibility
By John Eggerton published
NTIA adjusts guidance on multibillion-dollar BEAD subsidy program
![FCC seal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zTHU7XjftjLgowYSdaaYAd-320-80.jpeg)
FCC Upholds Remaining TV-Station Ownership Limits
By John Eggerton published
Says streaming and other video competition still does not trump unique public interest mandate
![President Joe Biden speaks as he announces a $42 billion investment in high-speed internet infrastructure during an event in the East Room of the White House on June 26, 2023 in Washington, DC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6nUoDiYH3tS7DLk4BosH4G-320-80.jpeg)
GOP: Biden Broadband Program Allows Illegal Rate Regulations
By John Eggerton published
House GOP says state plans run afoul of congressional prohibition on setting rates
![FCC seal](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/zTHU7XjftjLgowYSdaaYAd-320-80.jpeg)
FCC’s Net Neutrality Docket Bulges With Initial Deadline Input
By John Eggerton published
Dec. 14 marks first milepost on road to return of net neutrality rules
![A gavel in a stock photo](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/6aZFgn3Xu7a6dBrQifqJc6-320-80.jpg)
Third Court Upholds Legality of Universal Service Fund
By John Eggerton published
FCC can continue to use private company to administer billions in broadband subsidies
![A memorial vigil for journalists killed during the Israel-Hamas war in Gaza at Foley Square in New York.](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/Kv8be5b47D3bKTDStTuKN4-320-80.jpeg)
CPJ Seeks Investigation of Alleged Israel Defense Forces Targeting of Journalists
By John Eggerton published
Press advocacy group cites reports suggesting killing of Reuters journalist was war crime
![FCC chair Jessica Rosenworcel](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/VFrcfkUiPqFzsywPXKttoe-320-80.jpeg)
FCC Votes To End Pay TV Early Termination Fees
By John Eggerton published
Providers call move illegal rate regulation that hurts competition with unregulated streamers
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