FCC rules govern protected airtime access, and major platforms like Amazon and Netflix have announced they reject political advertising.

The entities involved

• Federal Communications Commission →

  independent U.S. government agency

  • Brendan Carr serves as an operative for Trump at the FCC.Sun 19:47
  • The FCC has issued guides affecting carrier operations, while the FTC is receiving complaints regarding robocalls.Sun 15:42
• Amazon →

  American multinational technology company

  • Nvidia is expanding its platform deployment across major cloud providers, including Google Cloud and Microsoft Azure.Mon 17:31
  • Arianespace, a subsidiary of ArianeGroup, launched satellites for Amazon Leo constellation, supporting ESA's access to space.Mon 17:10
• Netflix →

  American subscription video on-demand over-the-top streaming service

  • HBO and Netflix are competing in the true crime documentary market, featuring a film on civil rights violations in Alabama.Mon 15:09
  • The Mayor of Kingstown series debuts on Netflix, alongside new streaming deals involving CBS Studios and Paramount+.Mon 11:22

Related events

• Netflix and Amazon are engaged in lobbying efforts concerning streamer rules ahead of an upcoming retreat.Aug 12
• The Federal Communications Commission uses its regulatory power to restrict market access within the U.S. technology economy.Aug 12
• Congress responded to the Federal Communications Commission's actions regarding broadcast standards, highlighting modern media challenges.Aug 8
• The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has taken a vote that challenges the ultimate authority of Congress.Aug 6
• Under the leadership of Brendan Carr, the FCC is threatening license denial for non-compliance issues affecting Disney-owned TV stations.Aug 20