Broadcasters Increase Free Content Online
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It’s catch-up season for viewers as the big four broadcast networks gear up for the fall TV season. Ahead of new and returning series premieres, the networks have increased the amount of free content online. ABC had the highest percentage increase of free content added to its website, but NBC added the most programs and continues to offer the most free content. In fact, NBC remains the only broadcast net to provide 100% of its content for free. Data as of August 1, 2016. Note: Free content includes content that is included with an MVPD subscription and available in front and behind the wall.