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Broadcasting And Regulation: Navigating The Red Tape
From its inception satellite broadcasting brought with it the consequent need for regulation on domestic regional and international levels making it one of the most heavily regulated telecom services in the world. On the international front satellite orbital slot regulations and maneuvering can impact the success of DBS and cable/broadcast distribution. On the national front in the United States the FCC is involved in a wide array of proceedings from indecency on DBS/DARS services the provision of localized content the fallout of court decisions affecting satellite frequency auctions to decision to allow transborder services to name just a few. Regulators and experts discussed the present and future impact of important regulatory decisions under consideration.
