National broadcasters are setting up deals with their local affiliates thatmake it easier for national streaming services to carry local broadcast channels.
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ABC, CBS and NBC have similar deals in place with Fox taking a more aggressive stance.
Why are these deals important? Most surveys consistently list ABC, CBS, NBC and Fox in their top-10 must have channels.
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