Table of broadcast networks

Table of broadcast networks

All of the networks listed below operate a number of terrestrial television stations. In addition, several of these networks are also aired on cable and satellite services.

Table of broadcast television networks [edit]Major English-language networks
Television Network	Founded	% of U.S. households reached	# of households viewable	Type of Television network	# of Full-PowerAffiliates	# of Low-Power/Class-A Affiliates & Transmitters
NBC	1946[1]	97%	110,774,000	Commercial	226	~338
CBS	1948[1]	97%	110,774,000	Commercial	215	~299
ABC	1948[1]	97%	110,774,000	Commercial	229	~266
Fox	October 9, 1986[2]	97%	110,774,000	Commercial	223	~202
The CW	September 18, 2006[3]	95%	108,490,000	Commercial	204	~11