GoKawiilCable Industry to Challenge FCC's Repeal of TV Ownership Limit
Major cable lobby groups, including Comcast and Charter, announced plans to sue the FCC over its recent decision to eliminate the National Television Ownership Rule. The rule previously restricted the number of broadcast TV stations a single company could own, but was repealed on August 6, with the order published on October 1. The cable groups argue that the change will lead to increased retransmission fees and higher consumer bills, while the FCC claims the new approach allows for more flexible, case-by-case review of mergers.