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Congress is expected to vote on a White House proposal to cut over $500 million annually from federal funding for public radio and TV stations, which could severely impact local broadcasters, educational programs, and local content, with some stations potentially shutting down if the cuts are approved.
DirecTV is offering subscribers the option to opt out of receiving local TV station feeds in exchange for a $12 monthly discount, as the company aims to address concerns about the high cost and limited choices of pay TV. This move reflects the broader pushback from content distributors against the shift of premium video entertainment to streaming platforms. The decision comes amid disputes between entertainment companies and cable/satellite distributors over access to local station content, which has also begun to move online.
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.