Technology · 28/07/2010Updated: 10/17/2026 · 1 min read

FCC Proposes Changes to Satellite TV Significantly Viewed Rules

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) is proposing changes to its rules for satellite television 'significantly viewed' content, as mandated by Section 203 of the Satellite Television Extension and Localism Act of 2010 (STELA), which amends Section 340 of the Communications Act, allowing satellite carriers to offer out-of-market but 'significantly viewed' broadcast TV stations to subscribers.

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