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

President Joe Biden’s Campaign Buys Ad in NFL Kickoff Game
By John Eggerton published
Comes as ‘Wall Street Journal’ poll finds majority of registered voters have issues with re-election run

FCC Declines Most Requests To Modify Broadband-Labeling Rules
By John Eggerton published
But does grant ACA Connects petition on documentation

Ted Hearn, Communications VP, Exits ACA Connects
By John Eggerton published
Had headed up all comms for independent cable trade group

Fox Cites Endorsement Letters in Philadelphia License Defense
By John Eggerton published
Bipartisan letters say WTXF is serving public, as FCC requires

Ex-Fox Broadcasting President Jamie Kellner Slams Fox at FCC
By John Eggerton published
Joins others in calling for hearing on fitness to be station licensee

Former GOP FCC Chair Alfred Sikes Backs Fox License Hearing
By John Eggerton published
George H.W. Bush-era agency chief says issue is whether truthfulness matters

Anna Gomez Nomination on Track To Create Democratic FCC Majority
By John Eggerton published
Confirmation vote in Senate could come next month

FCC: Maui Communications Restoration Continues
By John Eggerton published
Cable, wired broadband, outages down to under 15,000

Writers Guild: Looming Streaming Triopoly Needs Regulatory Intervention
By John Eggerton published
Union’s West Coast branch argues current strike is linked to OTT power players Amazon, Disney and Netflix

DOJ: Big Tech’s Expressive Activity Isn’t Immune From Regulation
By John Eggerton published
But solicitor general argues content-moderation laws in Florida, Texas violate First Amendment

Cable, Telco ISPs Seek FCC Tweaks to Broadband Labeling
By John Eggerton published
Petition for action sought by NCTA, ACAC and others was filed in January

FCC Proposes IoT Cybersecurity Seal of Government Approval
By John Eggerton published
Agency seeks input on who should oversee voluntary program

GOP to FCC: Hands Off Video Streamers
By John Eggerton published
Republican lawmakers tell FCC chair that agency lacks authority to act

BroadbandNow: U.S. Still Far From Universal, Affordable High-Speed Access
By John Eggerton published
Research firm’s survey finds plenty of room for improvement

Broadcasters Blast Meta for Blocking News Content
By John Eggerton published
Say retaliatory move shows monopoly power of Big Tech

Fox to FCC: License Challenge Threatens First Amendment
By John Eggerton published
Says it would put agency on ‘collision course’ with content regulation

Michael Winship Stepping Down as Writers Guild East President
By John Eggerton published
Says decision not to run for reelection was made two years ago, but timing of end of term during strike was ‘unfortunate’

Ervin Duggan, Bill Kristol Back Fox License Challenge Inquiry
By John Eggerton published
Ex-FCC member, prominent pundit say there is sufficient evidence to warrant FCC hearing

Senate Panel Piles On Potential Social Media Regulations
By John Eggerton published
Republicans, Democrats speak with one voice, and it is an angry shout at Big Tech

FCC Chief Rosenworcel: Universal Broadband Means Its Universally Affordable
By John Eggerton published
Expanding Section 706 metrics for reasonable deployment could give agency more regulatory muscle over ISPs

Justice Department, FTC Propose Tough New Merger Guidelines
By John Eggerton published
Regulators would look hard for instances of companies’ potential to buy up to monopoly

‘Rip and Replace’ Shortfall Could Be Dire for Rural Broadband, Telecom Group Says
By John Eggerton published
Competitive Carriers Association says there isn’t enough funding to replace suspect tech as deadline looms

FCC OKs Test of Low-Power 5G Broadcasts
By John Eggerton published
Says it should provide input on potentially innovative new service
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