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TELEVISION IS CHANGING.

Thanks to increased competition, viewers today have more choices than ever before. But important rules governing local broadcast signals have become outdated — and blackout threats by broadcasters are now all too common.

Consumers deserve better‚ and it’s time for Congress and the FCC to act.

To give viewers a voice in Washington, the American Television Alliance brings together consumer groups, cable, satellite, telephone companies and independent programmers in a new and unprecedented coalition. Our mission is a simple one: to protect consumers in today’s changing TV environment.

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State of Video? Clearly in Need of Reform!

Senate hearing once again shows an outdated video regime WASHINGTON D.C.  May 14, 2013 — The American Television Alliance (ATVA) thanks Members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Subcommittee for investigating the current state of video. It’s clear that … Continue reading

Senator Rockefeller to be Commended for Questioning Shared Service Agreements

Commerce Chair Asks GAO to investigate whether JSAs, SSAs Lead to Blackouts, Higher Costs WASHINGTON D.C.  May 14, 2013 — The American Television Alliance (ATVA) applauds Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV), chairman of the Senate Commerce Committee, for asking the U.S. … Continue reading

Senator McCain Gets It: Video Regulations Need Immediate Reform

ATVA supports open discussion of antiquated video rules Washington D.C. May 9, 2013 – The American Television Alliance (ATVA) applauds Sen. John McCain (R-AZ) for recognizing the real and growing problem of outdated video regulations and for offering a creative … Continue reading

Now’s the Time: Policymakers Call for Modernized Video Marketplace Regulations

Senators, FCC Commissioners Weigh in on Video Rules Changes WASHINGTON D.C.  March 13, 2013 — During Tuesday’s FCC oversight hearing before the Senate Commerce Committee, several policymakers called for updating the rules and regulations governing video services in light of … Continue reading

Bipartisan Congressional Interest in Reforming Outdated Video Rules Grows

Senate Commerce Committee Members Address Old Rules during FCC Oversight Hearing WASHINGTON D.C.  March 12, 2013 — A growing number of leaders in Congress have again expressed concerns about the outdated laws governing the video marketplace, including the 1992 Cable … Continue reading

Bipartisan Interest in Congress for Retrans Reform

House Subcommittee Members Raise Issue During Satellite Rules Hearing WASHINGTON D.C.  February 14, 2013 — The American Television Alliance (ATVA) applauds Chairman Greg Walden (R-Ore.) and the House Communications Subcommittee for yesterday’s “Satellite 101” hearing, which shed light on some … Continue reading

BROADCASTERS END 2012 WITH A 78% INCREASE IN BLACKOUTS

2013 Can Be Different If Policymakers Act Washington, D.C. January 2, 2013 – Millions of Americans found themselves in the dark when broadcasters cut off programming 91 times during 2012, a 78% increase over 2011. So much for predictions that … Continue reading