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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 But important rules governing local broadcast signals have become outdated — and blackout threats by broadcasters are now all too common.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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There’s Nothing “Clean” about Messy Retrans Regime

House Hearing Today Illustrates Need to Address Retrans ASAP Washington D.C. June 12, 2013 – The American Television Alliance (ATVA) thanks the members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee for their thoughtful examination of video rules – including retransmission … Continue reading

ATVA Response to NAB: LOL!

Broadcasters continue to defend outdated retrans regime Washington D.C. May 30, 2013 – The National Association of Broadcasters continues to pretend there isn’t a problem with the current retransmission consent regime. On Wednesday they filed more comments with the FCC, … Continue reading

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Senate hearing once again shows an outdated video regime WASHINGTON D.C.  May 14, 2013 — The American Television Alliance (ATVA) thanks Members of the Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation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 John McCain (R-AZ) for recognizing the real and growing problem of outdated video regulations and for offering a creative … Continue reading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