The Court held in Sable Communications, Inc.v.FCC and Turner Broadcasting System, Inc.v.FCC that telephone communications and cable broadcasts are entitled to the same level of First Amendment protection.

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In Sable Communications, Inc. v. FCC, the Supreme Court held that telephone communications (specifically, sexually explicit phone services) are entitled to First Amendment protection, but it did not equate this directly with the level of protection for cable broadcasts. In Turner Broadcasting System, Inc. v. FCC, the Court dealt with cable television, emphasizing the importance of content-neutral regulations and the unique considerations for cable broadcasts, thus differentiating the level and nature of First Amendment protections applicable to each medium.

The Court Held in Sable Communications, Inc