local channel

Regional broadcast outlet

A local channel is a television station serving a specific geographic area, typically affiliated with a major network but producing regional news and programming.

The term distinguishes hometown broadcasters from national cable networks: What time is the game on the local channel?

In satellite and streaming contexts, local channels are often sold as an add-on package for viewers who want access to their market's ABC, NBC, CBS, and Fox affiliates.

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