It’s been a while since we’ve heard any talk about the proposed merger between Comcast and NBC, and the latest news involves Google TV to some extent. Part of the terms of the merger are that the FCC will require Comcast to provide more content to Internet companies, which could include Apple TV and Google TV. In a recent filing with the FCC, Comcast and NBC said the following regarding online distribution:

“The program access rules were designed to regulate traditional linear delivery of video programming, a market with an established business model. In the nascent, rapidly-evolving online video market where there is no established business model, it would be difficult as a practical matter to compare distributors for purposes of determining whether a programmer had unreasonably discriminated against a distributor.”

Right now the companies are complaining that the FCC has not been clear enough about what constitutes an Internet company, meaning that they are likely concerned about having to unblock Google TV devices. The merger could happen before the end of the year, so we will be anxiously awaiting to see if the FCC lays out what constitutes an Internet company, and if Google TV makes the list. Stay tuned.

[via TWP]