FCC Tech Issue May Affect Broadcast Public File Links, Says Fletcher Heald
Modifications to the FCC’s servers may have caused hyperlinks in broadcaster online public files to stop working, said a blog post Thursday from Fletcher Heald. “The hyperlinks currently direct viewers to a webpage that reads as follows: ‘We’re Sorry. We…
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couldn’t find the page you were looking for,” said the post. “To resolve this issue, broadcasters who maintain public files should update the on-line public file hyperlink on their website homepage as soon as possible,” said the law firm. Broadcasters are obligated to have functioning links in their online public files, Fletcher Heald said. "The FCC experienced a technical issue just prior to Thanksgiving that affected its Online Public Inspection File system," an FCC spokesperson emailed. "The issue has been resolved as of December 1." The Alabama Broadcasters Association warned members about the glitch in a message earlier this week. "Apparently, the Commission while doing maintenance on the OPIF [online public inspection file] site last week, changed the way the link works," said the ABA.