regional network

Area-based communication grid

A regional network is a system of interconnected entities—broadcasting stations, computer systems, or organizations—covering a specific geographic area.

In broadcasting, regional networks share programming across a multi-state or provincial area: The regional network carried high school football games throughout the Midwest.

In computing, it connects local networks across a metropolitan or regional span.

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geographic scope

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Interconnected system spanning Earth

local network · local station · multinational corporation

organizational scale

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Multi-industry entertainment corporation

localization vs. centralization

regional networknational broadcaster

State-run media outlet

Family

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