The FCC’s framework for the incentive auction could...
The FCC’s framework for the incentive auction could harm TV viewers and local businesses, said the NAB’s Future of TV blog in a post Tuesday (http://bit.ly/TR8BXn). The FCC’s decision to go with the newer TVStudy software “means many viewers could…
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lose their favorite channels,” said NAB. The blog post also criticized the incentive auction order for not providing enough spectrum for wireless microphones and for possibly imposing repacking costs on stations not participating in the auction. If broadcasters aren’t fully reimbursed for repacking costs, it could drain “vital funds” from stations and affect local economies, said NAB. The order also makes the auction “needlessly complicated and doesn’t address border issues, the blog post said: “In passing this order, the FCC has failed to honor Congress’ intent."