On March 17, 2010, the FCC will be releasing its broadband recommendations to Congress. Make sure your NAB Show schedule includes this session which will explore multiple perspectives on what the FCC’s broadband recommendations mean for television broadcasters.

Broadcast Spectrum: Use It or Lose It
Monday, April 12, 2010
10:30-11:30 a.m.
Las Vegas Hilton Ballroom A

This joint panel is being produced in association with MSTV.

Wireless companies claim there is a looming spectrum crisis, and have urged the government to look at reassigning broadcast spectrum. Television stations and consumers invested billions of dollars to receive HDTV and more than 1400 new multicast signals. The industry is deploying mobile video services. Broadcasters say spectrum is needed to provide these new services, which are a critical part of the nation’s wireless video ecosystem. Who is correct? In this provocative discussion, we’ll explore the twists and turns of this contentious issue, what it could mean for the future of broadcasting, and whether there is a workable solution for everyone involved.

Moderators
David Donovan, president, Association for Maximum Service Television (MSTV)
Richard Wiley, managing partner, Wiley Rein LLP

Panelists
Phil Bellaria, director, Scenario Planning, National Broadband Task Force, Federal Communications Commission (FCC)
Rick Ducey, chief strategy officer, BIAfn Financial Network Inc.
Paul Karpowicz, president, Meredith Broadcast Group
Lawrence R. Krevor, vice president – Spectrum, Government Affairs, Sprint Nextel Corporation

For a full list of Broadcast Management Conference sessions at the NAB Show, or to register, visit www.nabshow.com.