Cable Lobby to Sue Trump FCC over Repeal of National TV Ownership Cap

Broadband groups want FCC to reverse deletion of TV ownership rule

In a petition, broadband and cable TV groups argued the FCC exceeded its authority by eliminating an ownership cap that was established by Congress.— This story first appears at TheDesk.net, a premium source for original news and analysis on the business of media and technology. Never miss a story — make sure our stories appear in your Google search results by adding us as a trusted source, and sign up for our free newsletters here.

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

Cable industry to sue, says FCC can't repeal TV ownership limit set by Congress.

Cable orgs say they'll sue to block FCC's repeal of TV cap

A group of state and regional cable organizations want the FCC to pause its repeal of the national TV ownership cap or face a lawsuit to have it struck down.

Broadband Associations To FCC: We’re Suing Over TV Rule Change

A group comprised of 10 state and regional cable TV service associations has told the Commission that it will be moving forward with a Petition for Stay and injunction, pending judicial review, of its formal repeal of a Congressionally mandated national television ownership reach limit.

Cable TV lobby sues Trump FCC for lifting state TV ownership cap

7 — Cable industry group challenges FCC’s removal of television ownership cap A recent filing by a cable industry group argues that the FCC’s decision to eliminate television ownership caps goes against a 2004 lawsuit by U.S. lawmakers. The group asserts that Congress set the national cap at 39 percent in direct response to the [...]

FCC Releases Order to Eliminate National TV Cap

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