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Cable lobby to sue Trump FCC over repeal of national TV ownership cap

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Cable industry representatives notified the FCC to sue over the repeal of the National Television Ownership Rule, which caps the number of broadcast TV stations a single company may own. The groups argue that allowing larger station groups to exceed this cap will force TV providers to pay higher retransmission fees, increasing consumer monthly costs. This follows similar regulatory shifts in the cable sector, where mergers have expanded gatekeeper power. The lawsuit aims to block the FCC's decision to remove the ownership limit.

Key points

• Cable industry groups notified the FCC to sue over the repeal of the National Television Ownership Rule, which limits the number of broadcast TV stations a single company may own.
• The cable lobby groups represent top providers including Comcast, Charter, and other operators, who argue that exceeding the cap will force higher retransmission fees on consumers.

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Evidence covers the initial notification of the lawsuit and the specific arguments regarding retransmission fees. It does not include the outcome of the legal proceedings, the specific dates of the FCC decision, or the final court ruling.

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