# 47 C.F.R. § 74.2 (2026): General definitions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_2

## Section

- **Citation:** 47 C.F.R. § 74.2 (2026)
- **Heading:** General definitions
- **Jurisdiction:** Federal
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Title 47 CFR: Telecommunication / Chapter I: FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION / Part 74: EXPERIMENTAL RADIO, AUXILIARY, SPECIAL BROADCAST AND OTHER PROGRAM DISTRIBUTIONAL SERVICES / Subpart ECFR089f7067003be0c: Subpart—General › Rules Applicable to All Services in Part 74 / § 74.2: § 74.2   General definitions.

## Text

Broadcast network-entity.
A broadcast network-entity is an organization which produces programs available for simultaneous transmission by 10 or more affiliated broadcast stations and having distribution facilities or circuits available to such affiliated stations at least 12 hours each day.
Cable network-entity.
A cable network-entity is an organization which produces programs available for simultaneous transmission by cable systems serving a combined total of at least 5,000,000 subscribers and having distribution facilities or circuits available to such affiliated stations or cable systems.
[51 FR 4601, Feb. 6, 1986]

## Nearby sections

- [47 C.F.R. § 74.1 (2026) § 74.1   Scope.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_1.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.2 (2026) § 74.2   General definitions.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_2.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.3 (2026) § 74.3   FCC inspections of stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_3.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.5 (2026) § 74.5   Cross reference to rules in other parts.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_5.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.6 (2026) § 74.6   Licensing of broadcast auxiliary and low power auxiliary stations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_6.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.12 (2026) § 74.12   Notification of filing of applications.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_12.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.13 (2026) § 74.13   Equipment tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_13.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.14 (2026) § 74.14   Service or program tests.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_14.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.15 (2026) § 74.15   Station license period.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_15.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.16 (2026) § 74.16   Temporary extension of station licenses.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_16.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.18 (2026) § 74.18   Transmitter control and operation.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_18.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.21 (2026) § 74.21   Broadcasting emergency information.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_21.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.22 (2026) § 74.22   Use of common antenna structure.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_22.md)
- [47 C.F.R. § 74.23 (2026) § 74.23   Interference jeopardizing safety of life or protection of property.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/CFR_T47_P74_S74_23.md)

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