The Telecommunications Act of 1996

A) added a new level of regulation over the broadcasting industry.
B) required media corporations to purchase the new digital spectrum.
C) has promoted concentrated ownership of diverse media.
D) eased corporate fears that the public will discover the partnership between the government and business interests.

Telecommunications Act

A significant law passed by the United States Congress in 1996 aimed at deregulating the broadcasting and telecommunications markets.

Digital Spectrum

The range of electromagnetic frequencies used in digital communication, including those for radio, television, and mobile data transmission.

Concentrated Ownership

A situation in which a substantial share of a company or industry is owned by a small number of shareholders, potentially leading to a high level of control over the business.