One proposed new rule requires cable and satellite providers to give rebates to customers when there’s a blackout due to failed retransmission agreements with broadcast stations and channel group owners. The other one says Multichannel Video Program Distributors (MVPDs) have to notify the FCC via an online portal before any expected blackouts (ones that last 24 hours or more) due to failed retransmission consent agreements.
The proposals were submitted by Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel, who…
