A group of Democratic senators are calling on the FCC to consider whether to extend broadcast and cable regulations to streaming outlets as a way of ensuring that local stations can get distribution on the new platforms.
The senators, all Democrats and independents, wrote a letter to the FCC’s five commissioners, “out of concern for the future of the media market and our constituents’ ability to access broadcasters’ unique locally-focused content on streaming platforms.” The letter comes amid high profile standoffs over the carriage of broadcast and cable stations, leading to the recent blackout of Disney stations and channels from Spectrum’s systems, as well as increasing concerns over the future of linear TV in general.
Traditional media is bound by a set of regulations spelled out in the 1992 Cable Television Consumer Protection and Competition Act.
It requires that cable providers to negotiate directly with local TV stations for the retransmission of their programming, setting the stage for a lucrative revenue stream for broadcasters.
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