Technology · 10/06/1996Updated: 10/18/2026 · 1 min read

Cable Television Must-Carry Rules: Commission Adopts Revised Mechanism for Determining Local Markets

Summary

The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) amends its rules to continue using Arbitron's 1991-1992 'Area of Dominant Influence' (ADI) market list until October 1, 1996, before switching to Nielsen's 'Designated Market Area' (DMA) list starting with the 1999 election.

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