PoliticsUS agency ends 39% cap on local TV station ownership

The Federal Communications Commission voted Thursday to rescind a rule limiting the reach of local broadcast station owners. Under the rule, owners could not reach more than 39% of all U.S. television households. The decision could encourage further consolidation across the television industry.

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RReuters★★★☆☆2026-08-06 15:50Original