Media Regulations

By elainawohlford

  • Federal Radio Commission

    Government agency that regulated U.S. radio communication.

  • Equal Time Rule

    Radio and TV stations must provide equal opportunity to any opposing political candidates.

  • Federal Communications Commission

    An agency of government that regulates communication through radio, TV, satellite, and cable.

  • Dual Television Network Rule

    Prohibited major networks from buying another major network.

  • Fairness Doctrine

    Policy that required broadcast license holders to present controversial media in an honest and balanced way.

  • Local TV Multiple Ownership Rule

    Prohibited broadcasters from owning more than one TV station in the same market.

  • Broadcast Cross-Ownership Prohibition

    Banned ownership of both newspaper and a TV station in the same market.

  • Telecommunications Act

    Created fair rules in local and long distance cable programming.

  • Reporter's Privilege

    Detailed examination of a reporter's privileges and rights.

  • Termination of Net Neutrality

    Net Neutrality set rules that ensured wired and mobile broadband providers treat all data transmissions.