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The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is considering whether to update the Commercial Advertisement Loudness Mitigation (CALM) Act. The CALM Act requires commercials to have the same average volume as the programs they accompany. These rules apply to television broadcasters and other multichannel video programming providers. However, broadcast providers, unlike streaming platforms, must adhere to industry-wide audio standards.
The FCC wants consumers to tell their experiences regarding the loudness of commercials as they watch video programming. For example, are there times of day, channels, or advertisements that are a consistent source of irritation for consumers? Specifically, the FCC seeks consumer comments about their ability to hear and understand dialogue in streamed shows and movies and whether sound degradation particularly affects those with disabilities.
Comments are due on or before April 10, 2025
Reply comments are due on or before April 25, 2025.
If you are interested in adding your comments to the proceeding about loud commercials, the FCC provides guidance for doing so here:
