A State Network in the United States broadcasting industry is a term which refers to a miniature television network serving an entire state or multiple states. State Networks are common with stations aligned with the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), however there are a few state networks that are affiliated with a Commercial broadcasting television network.
A state network consists of a flagship station, plus satellite stations and translators that simulcast the main parent station's television programming either as a complete and direct simulcast or a partial simulcast of the main station's broadcast programming. Under U.S. Federal Communications Commission (FCC) regulations, the parent station in a commercial state network and all of its satellites are counted together as one station, rather than individual stations.
Educational state networks are common in many states where most of the cities aren't large enough to support a standalone station. Commercial state networks are common in rural markets covering large swaths of territory.
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