# FCC Lifts TV Station Ownership Cap, Boosting Nexstar and Large Broadcasters

The U.S. Federal Communications Commission voted to eliminate the national television station ownership cap, which previously limited one company's reach to 39% of U.S. households. The decision benefits major broadcasters like Nexstar by allowing further consolidation of local stations. This deregulatory move could reshape the local TV landscape, reducing the number of independent station owners.

**Importance:** 4/5

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- [Variety](https://variety.com/2026/tv/news/fcc-eliminates-tv-station-ownership-cap-nexstar-broadcaster-1236829194/) — Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:59:07 +0000