Opening Filing Period for New, Non-Commercial Television Broadcasting Licenses by the Federal Communications Commission
New Noncommercial Educational Television Stations Set to Launch Across the United States
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) in the United States has announced a filing window for construction permits to launch 12 new noncommercial educational television stations. This move is set to expand educational programming options in various communities across the country.
Starting from December 4th to December 11th, applications can be submitted for these new stations in the cities of Vernon (Alabama), Anchorage (Alaska), Bethel (Arkansas), Fort Bragg (California), Colusa (California), Tulare (California), Filer (Idaho), Ames (Iowa), Alamogordo (New Mexico), Jacksonville (Oregon), Waco (Texas), and Waynesboro (Virginia).
Once the application process is completed successfully, these new stations will be launched, providing educational content to their respective communities. The specific channels for each station have been allocated, with details provided below:
- Channel 21 (Ames, Iowa)
- Channel 4 (Fort Bragg, California and Jacksonville, Oregon)
- Channel 3 (Bethel, Arkansas and Tulare, California)
- Channel 4 (Alamogordo, New Mexico)
- Channel 2 (Colusa, California)
- Channel 26 (Anchorage, Alaska)
- Channel 12 (Waynesboro, Virginia)
- Channel 18 (Filer, Idaho)
The FCC has outlined the filing procedures and requirements for these applications, ensuring a fair and transparent process. It is important to note that the FCC has not announced a filing window for new news stations, and the authority has not yet provided any details about the news station filing window.
This initiative by the FCC is expected to bring a wealth of educational programming to these communities, enriching the lives of many and fostering a culture of learning and growth. Stay tuned for more updates on the progress of these new noncommercial educational television stations.
