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Federal Register · December 1, 2025
The title they went with Cost of Living Adjustment to Satellite Carrier Compulsory License Royalty Rates Noisy translates that to

Satellite TV companies will pay 2.9% more for music and TV licenses

What happened
The US Copyright Royalty Board increased the fees satellite carriers pay to license copyrighted content by 2.9%. This means satellite TV providers will pay slightly more to broadcast music and television programs.
Why it matters
Every year, the cost of living adjustment changes how much satellite TV companies pay to content owners. This is a small, routine increase based on inflation. It ensures that the fees keep pace with general price increases, but it does not change the underlying business model for satellite TV or content licensing.
The signal
Watch for similar cost of living adjustments in other compulsory license categories, as these annual changes are standard practice.
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