How FCC TV Ownership Rules Work—and Why They Matter
The FCC caps how many television stations one company can own, but loopholes like the UHF discount let broadcasters reach far more households than the rules suggest. Here's how the system works.
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The FCC caps how many television stations one company can own, but loopholes like the UHF discount let broadcasters reach far more households than the rules suggest. Here's how the system works.
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