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NAB Fights Pay TV Changes, Warns of Consumer Harm

5/2/2025

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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) fiercely opposes pay TV operators' attempts to alter retransmission consent rules, deeming them outdated and stifling innovation. NAB advocates for lifting ownership caps and easing regulatory pressures, warning that the proposed changes could threaten competition and ultimately harm consumers.

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The National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) fiercely opposes pay TV operators' attempts to alter retransmission consent rules, deeming them outdated and stifling innovation. NAB advocates for lifting ownership caps and easing regulatory pressures, warning that the proposed changes could threaten competition and ultimately harm consumers.