FCC Moves to Repeal Outdated National TV Ownership Cap
The FCC moves to repeal the 39% national television ownership cap, tackling outdated media regulations in a digital era.
FCC Chairman Brendan Carr speaking at the Concordia Annual Summit in New York City.
Outdated Media Regulations Facing Change
Washington built the national Television ownership cap for a media world from the last century. That old environment featured limited viewing options and a handful of networks with captive audiences.
That traditional world no longer exists for modern American consumers today. Citizens now receive news, information, and entertainment from countless digital and global sources.
Big Tech and Coastal Media Power
Major technology companies headquartered on the coasts now dominate the digital landscape. These massive corporations often ignore the heartland of the country in their daily coverage.
Some national Television networks recently refused to air a presidential primetime address on foreign adversaries. This action highlights how coastal elites frequently decide what content viewers are allowed to see.
Restoring Fair Competition in Broadcasting
The national cap acts as a Government Policy that picks winners and losers in the market. It ties down traditional broadcasters while allowing digital giants to operate completely free.
Modernizing these media rules will eliminate an unnecessary barrier in the Broadcasting industry. Local stations will gain the ability to compete and deliver news without filtered editorial control from New York.
