FCC Delays Application Window for Low Power TV

The Media Bureau announces that the initiation of nationwide first-come, first-served, digital-only licensing for low power television (LPTV) and TV translator stations scheduled to begin January 25, 2010, is hereby postponed to July 26, 2010. The Bureau believes that a postponement of the January 25, 2010 date for nationwide licensing is necessary to complete the processing of applications that have been filed for rural areas since August 25, 2009, and to allow interested parties additional time to prepare applications for the remainder of the United States. Furthermore, postponement will permit Commission staff to dedicate additional time and resources for consideration of the Broadband Plan.