WASHINGTON, D.C.—The National Association of Broadcasters is once again urging the FCC to update what it calls an “antiquated broadcast regulatory regime” that “imperils the competitive viability of local television and radio stations.”
The “antiquated” rules regarding ownership caps and a host of other regulations could also force broadcasters to reduce investments in free local broadcast news and reduce the amount of free news and sports available to consumers, the NAB argued. The regulations also make it harder for broadcasters to provide newer innovative services like NextGen TV, aka ATSC 3.0.
