FCC Proposes End to National Broadcast Ownership Cap
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is moving to repeal the national cap on broadcast ownership, with the chairman proposing a vote on the matter in August. This change could significantly impact media consolidation.
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FCC Moves to End Cap on National Broadcast Ownership
The Federal Communications Commission signaled it will vote on August 6 to repeal the longstanding cap on ownership of TV stations, replacing a limit that keeps owners from controlling stations in more than 39% of markets with a case-by-case review of transactions that might come before regulators. “Today, national programmers can distribute their programming to […]
By Brian Steinberg
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FCC Chairman Brendan Carr is proposing a repeal of the national ownership cap, which restricts broadcasters from amassing stations that cover more than 39% of TV households. He set a vote of August 6 on the proposal. Republicans hold a 2-1 majority on the commission. Carr is proposing that the cap be replaced with a […]
By Ted Johnson
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