FCC Alters Local TV Ownership Rules, Citing Deregulation Needs
The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
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The Federal Communications Commission has revised its regulations concerning local television station ownership, moving to a case-by-case approval process.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate a rule that previously limited a single company's television station ownership to 39% of American households.
The Federal Communications Commission has voted to eliminate the national broadcast ownership cap, replacing it with a granular, case-by-case review process for consolidation proposals.
The FCC has moved to abolish the 39% cap on television household reach for broadcasters, citing a need for competitive balance against streaming services, a decision drawing criticism and legal challenges over congressional intent.
The import restrictions focus largely on Chinese equipment that officials say could enable surveillance, remote control or cyberattacks.