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Since my first day as FCC Chairman, closing the digital divide has been my top priority. Meeting that priority has inspired...

It's Hurricane Preparedness Week. As the country deals with the COVID-19 pandemic, we must also plan ahead for hurricane...

Yesterday, a new poll came out that found more than 1 in 8 Americans used a video chat to consult with a health care...

For the past three weeks, the FCC’s highest priority has been tackling the immediate challenges created by the COVID-19...

During these uncertain times when local TV broadcasters are reporting that they are facing financial challenges arising from the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and yet still playing a vital role in making critical healthcare information available to their viewers, we thought it appropriate to provide an update on the status of the post-Incentive Auction transition. We are pleased to share the good news that we today announced an initial allocation of over $87 million from the TV Broadcaster Relocation Fund for low power television (LPTV) and TV translator (together LPTV/Translator) stations. This allocation enables us to begin reimbursing approved invoices submitted by eligible LPTV/Translator stations displaced by the Incentive Auction for costs they have incurred related to the construction of new or modified facilities.

Like most Americans, my daily life has been disrupted by the coronavirus pandemic. I’m staying at home as much as I possibly...