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
FCC Pushes ‘Facts’ for Title II Net Neutrality Redux
By John Eggerton published
Democrat-controlled agency looks to make case for move that could well wind up back in court
Journalist Death Toll Grows in Middle East Conflict
By John Eggerton published
A dozen have been killed and more injured or missing
Supreme Court To Hear Case That Could Weaken FCC
By John Eggerton published
At issue is court deference to regulators’ subject matter expertise
Would-Be Broadband Provider Ligado Sues Government Over Its 5G Spectrum
By John Eggerton published
Says Defense, Commerce departments have been unlawfully blocking its buildout
FCC Chief Rosenworcel Floats Refunds During Pay TV Retrans Battles
By John Eggerton published
Proposal would require notice when channels go dark and subscribers to be compensated for extended blackouts
FCC Sets Deadline for Broadband Labels
By John Eggerton published
OMB signs off on additional internet provider paperwork requirements
NTIA Urges Broad Definition of Digital Discrimination
By John Eggerton published
Says it should include unintentional impacts
Media Asks Court To Allow Cameras Into Trump Election Interference Trial
By John Eggerton published
Would require exception to current ban on video of federal criminal proceedings
Dish Settles FCC Orbital Debris Investigation
By John Eggerton published
Will pay $150,000 fine in first action under new rules
Geoffrey Starks, Brendan Carr Confirmed to New FCC Terms
By John Eggerton published
Voice vote sets full five-member commission for near future
FTC Sues ‘Monopolist’ Amazon
By John Eggerton published
Complaint cites interlocking businesses including Prime Video
Streaming Video Lobby Launches in D.C.
By John Eggerton published
Streaming Innovation Alliance’s key advisers come from Congress, FCC
FCC Chair Rosenworcel Tees Up Return of Net Neutrality Rule
By John Eggerton published
Plans to outline effort at Tuesday speech at National Press Club
Former President Donald Trump Vows To Investigate Media If Re-Elected
By John Eggerton published
Levels treason charge liberally against outlets that have angered him
Watchdog Group Launches Full Frontal Assault on Max’s ‘Naked Attraction’
By John Eggerton published
Parents Television & Media Council calls on streamer to pull racy U.K. reality show import from lineup
Religious Broadcasters’ Views Absent From Hill Video Hearing
By John Eggerton published
Omission of National Religious Broadcasters comes despite group contacting committee beforehand
Obama Legal Vets: FCC Should Not Restore Net Neutrality Rules
By John Eggerton published
Former solicitors general say agency lacks authority to do so and Supreme Court would overturn move on those grounds
INCOMPAS Study Says Streamers Should Not Pay Into USF
By John Eggerton published
Industry group argues payments would distort market
Survey: Inflation Deals a Blow to Broadband Affordability
By John Eggerton published
One-third of ‘U.S. News’ poll respondents have to make cuts elsewhere to keep connected
New Bill ‘Attacks’ Big Tech Over Targeted Advertising
By John Eggerton published
Democrats say ‘pernicious practice’ of surveillance advertising needs to end
Republicans Slam Biden Broadband Subsidy Program as Misguided, Wasteful
By John Eggerton published
Senate Commerce Committee’s minority report on BEAD asserts overbuilding, overspending
Congress Gets an Earful on Over-the-Top Video Threat
By John Eggerton published
NAB, ACA Connects agree on the need for a level playing field, but not on how to get there
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