The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is scheduled to vote on August 6th regarding the national ownership cap rule, which currently limits a single company from owning broadcast stations that reach more than 39 percent of U.S. TV households. FCC Chair Brendan Carr, in an op-ed published by Breitbart, stated that the rule may no longer be necessary due to the rise of social media and streaming platforms, which allow national programmers to reach all U.S. households without using public airwaves. The rule was originally designed to prevent media monopolies and encourage service to local communities.
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FCC to Vote on National Ownership Cap for Broadcast Stations
The FCC will vote on August 6th on whether to eliminate the national ownership cap rule for broadcast stations, which restricts ownership to companies that reach no more than 39 percent of U.S. TV households. FCC Chair Brendan Carr argues that the rise of digital platforms has made the rule outdated.
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