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US FCC ends 39% local TV station ownership cap

Published Thursday, August 6, 2026

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What We Know — Key Points

  • The Federal Communications Commission voted to rescind the rule that bars local broadcast station owners from reaching more than 39 per cent of the total number of U.S. TV households.

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  • Channel News Asia

    The article highlights the FCC's decision to lift the ownership cap, framing it as a move to help local broadcasters survive while noting concerns about potential market power consolidation.

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