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Monday September 21 2009

FCC Chairman Proposes Net Neutrality Rules

Julius Genachowski says an agency panel's vote could formalize current policies that require Internet providers to treat all Web traffic equally. more »
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By CNNMoney
Friday July 31 2009

Last Day

Still want to request a coupon for a digital TV converter? You better hurry! more »
5:52 AM
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By Associated Press
Monday July 06 2009

Ban The “M” Word

Little people say the word midget is just as offensive as racial slurs, want it banned from broadcast tv. more »
3:16 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by KxVicious: Yeah, when asked to fill in RACE I always put “Human” because that is my race….ethnicity (which it never asks for) is a whole other story! 20 Responses »
Wednesday June 17 2009

Trouble Tuning In

Digital woes come with digital technology. Are you having trouble picking up a digital signal? more »
3:17 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: WHERE OH WHERE do you find the frequencies for all the new and old digital channels,just to clear up some of the confusion on VHF or UHF.I sure do miss… view »
Friday June 12 2009

DTV Switch: Are You Ready?

WKRG goes digital. It's easy to find out if you're ready. more »
5:05 PM
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By Jessica Taloney
Thursday June 11 2009

TV Conversion Countdown: Are You Ready?

Despite Efforts To Prepare Americans For DTV, Millions Will Face A Blank Screen Starting Friday At 12:01 a.m.. more »
10:11 AM
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By CNET
Monday June 08 2009

Get Free Help Making The DTV Switch

The DTV switch is just days away. Are you ready? Free help is available. Click here to find out dates, times, locations. more »
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By Jamie Burch
Thursday March 26 2009

Ready for the DTV Transition?

If you have an expired coupon for a digital tv converter box, you have a second chance! more »
4:03 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by justme: Great, now if we had that {Hidden Phone Number] that just failed to show up in print we’d be in the Pink. view »
Monday February 16 2009

Converter Coupons Still Scarce

If you have a coupon for a digital converter box, you better use it before it expires. You won't get another one. more »
4:20 AM
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By Associated Press
Thursday February 12 2009

WKRG Puts The DTV Switch On Hold

After receiving new guidance from the FCC, WKRG has agreed to delay making the switch to Digital TV until June 12. more »
3:54 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by pacerpadre: This is disgusting. People have had years to prepare for this. It’s time to get done with it. I’m tired of our government picking up slack,… 7 Responses »
Wednesday February 11 2009

Where To Find A DTV Converter Box

All the TV stations in Mobile are making the switch to digital television on February 17. Click here to find out which stores have converter boxes available. more »
12:13 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by Wait4Me: If they have procrastinated this long to get one, they most likely wont get one.  I’ll be glad when the switch is over, I’m sick of those… 1 Responses »
Friday January 23 2009

DTV Transition Delayed?

Switchover from analog to digital TV likely to be delayed until June. more »
5:24 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: I’ve heard of a lady getting people to get these converter box credit cards and either buying them or getting them to give them to her and then selling… 12 Responses »
Tuesday January 20 2009

FCC Probes Comcast

Comcast Corp., the nation's biggest cable TV operator, is being investigated by the Federal Communications Commission. more »
1:35 PM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Opinionwriter: Until cable internet gets some serious competition (like Verizon’s FIOS) they will continue to ride roughshod over consumers and laugh all the way… view »
Thursday December 18 2008

Digital Transition Q&A

Still have Questions about the June 12, 2009 Transition to DTV? WKRG's Chief Engineer has compiled a list of commonly asked questions and answers. more »
2:07 PM
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By WKRG Staff
Comment by carl: Cougar01 If you have a digital Tv it shouldn’t take much to recieve 5.1,5.2,5.3 WKRG.I have a VHF/UHF antenna about 15 feet in the air and I’m… 8 Responses »
Friday December 12 2008

DTV Transition

Member of the DTV transition information team are visiting Mobile this weekend to answer questions concerning the switch from analog broadcasting to digital broadcasting on February 17th, 2009. more »
11:02 PM
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By Patrick Harris
Comment by claycitymadness: i am exploring options for other than over the air, cable, small dish, and that newfangled bellsouth service over the telephone, as well as fooling with… 11 Responses »
Tuesday November 04 2008

FCC Investigates Cable Pricing

Comcast, Cox and other cable companies pricing policies are under scrutiny more »
5:48 PM
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By Associated Press
Friday October 17 2008

Digital TV Coming Around Really Fast

Digital television reminders will be going 200 m.p.h. and chasing a checkered flag. more »
6:30 PM
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By Associated Press
Comment by carl: Hello DEW !you and the wife have that extra mouth to feed yet? Oyea ,they’ve had plenty of time to get it right,the FCC and the other Government… 2 Responses »
Thursday July 24 2008

Merger Close To Completion

Sirius and XM satellite radio one step closer to merging. more »
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By Associated Press
Monday July 21 2008

Court Tosses ‘Wardrobe Malfunction’ Fine

CBS will not have to pay the $550,000 fine set by FCC after Janet Jackson's breast-baring incident during the 2004 Super Bowl. more »
9:47 AM
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By The Associated Press
Comment by Tide Fan: As long as she is good looking….My vote is for an encore…LOL 1 Responses »
Friday June 27 2008

Court Clears Way For Cable Competition

FCC's authority to encourage cable TV competition upheld by Appeals Court more »
11:45 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by Boondock: I’ll take satellite over cable anyday.  So what you have to be in a contract for 1 or 2 years.  I’ve been with dish for over 5 years. … 3 Responses »
Friday June 20 2008

Battery Powered TV’s vs. The Digital Switch

After the Digital TV switch, your battery powered TV may be no good. more »
3:26 PM
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By Jene' Young
Comment by lesliediane: Thank you very much!   Leslie 16 Responses »
Thursday June 12 2008

FCC Wants To Regulate Cell Phone Fees

The Federal Communications Commission proposes a plan to regulate the fees that cell phone companies charge people for canceling their contracts early. more »
12:00 PM
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By Jamie Burch
Comment by carl: The contract should state the cost of the phone,pro rated, to be paid should early cancellation occur and service and other charges stop at the time of… view »
Wednesday May 21 2008

Cell Phone Fees

People who want to bail out of their cell phone contracts could be getting a break from cancellation fees. more »
12:15 AM
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By Associated Press
Comment by claycitymadness: locked phones: no, the iphone is locked all over europe and in every country but france. unlocked phones are availble for 700 dollrs or so. sure oyu can… 8 Responses »
Tuesday March 04 2008

‘60 Minutes’ Blackout Investigation

The FCC is investigating why a north Alabama TV station went dark during the "60 Minutes" story on former Governor Don Siegelman. more »
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By The Associated Press

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