Weekend-Reads

UK plans to phase out Digital Terrestrial Television (DTT) got me thinking about the long-term future of over-the-air broadcasting worldwide. While the UK moves to shift viewers entirely to IP-delivered television, the U.S. is taking a very different route by finding new ways to expand its use of existing broadcast infrastructure. Here are the stories and topics on my radar this week. Grab a fresh cup of coffee, settle in, and join me for some weekend reads. I hope you enjoy. ...

This week my RSS reader was filled with news coming out of the FCC. Are they spurring a new wave of broadcast media consolidation? Is the Universal Service Fund (USF) no longer needed in the age of Starlink? Disney also announced all commercial spots for the 2027 Super Bowl have been sold. So, grab a fresh cup of coffee, settle in, and join me for a quick weekend read. ...