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Published 10 years ago by messi with 3 Comments
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FCC votes to ditch sports TV blackout rule

The Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday voted unanimously to eliminate a 1975 rule that has prohibited pay-TV providers from airing NFL games and some other sports events if the tickets did not sell out at least 72 hours before the contest.

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  • funhonestdude
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    Note, this does NOT affect MLB.tv and it's blackouts because its web based not cable.

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    • bradd
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      Oh well, season is almost over...

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      • funhonestdude
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        It is over, playoffs started last night. It was an epic game too.

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