CRBFinal Rule
Cost of Living Adjustment to Public Broadcasters Compulsory License Royalty Rate
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Summary
This regulation adjusts the fees that public broadcasting stations must pay to use music and other copyrighted content, accounting for inflation and changes in the cost of living. The adjustment ensures that artists and music creators receive fair compensation while allowing public broadcasters like PBS and NPR to continue operating affordably.
Key Points
- 1Public broadcasters must pay updated royalty fees to use copyrighted music and content, with amounts adjusted for inflation
- 2The adjustment helps ensure musicians and content creators earn fair payment for their work used on public TV and radio
- 3Public broadcasting stations may see changes in their music licensing costs, which could affect their operating budgets
- 4The Copyright Royalty Board (CRB) sets these fees every few years based on economic factors and industry negotiations
- 5This affects major networks like PBS, NPR, and other public media stations that serve educational and cultural programming
Key Dates
Published
November 28, 2025
This summary is for informational purposes only. It may not capture all nuances of the regulation. Always refer to the official text for authoritative information.
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