Streaming Giants and Local Broadcasters Clash Over Viewer Choice in New Coalition Launch
TL;DR
ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, and other major networks have formed the Preserve Viewer Choice Coalition to advocate for their interests in a battle against local station owners over a potential rule change by the FCC. The local station owners want the ability to individually negotiate deals with live TV streaming services, while the major networks argue that this would limit consumer choice. The outcome of this battle could impact the availability of local channels on streaming services. Other members of the Preserve Viewer Choice group include Fubo, Roku, Telemundo, and Univision.
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