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media2 years ago•2 min saved

"Pittsburgh Viewers Left in the Dark as WTAE and WPXI Disappear from DISH Network"

WTAE-TV, a legacy Big Three broadcast affiliate in Pittsburgh, has been removed from DISH Network following a retransmission dispute with Hearst Television, resulting in all 37 local Hearst channels being taken off the satellite service. The DISH negotiating team is seeking to carry the stations at below market rates, which Hearst deems unfair given their investments in delivering top-tier programming. This dispute is part of a larger trend of retransmission disputes across the country, including the ongoing battle between ABC-owned channels and Charter Spectrum cable systems. The outcome of these disputes remains uncertain.

via TribLIVE|

#cable-tv #dish-network #hearst-television

business2 years ago•2 min saved

Hearst Television's Local Channels Pulled from DISH Network

Hearst Television has caused a blackout of 37 local channels on DISH TV, affecting customers in 27 markets, due to unreasonable demands for rate increases. DISH Network has been negotiating with Hearst for months but is now facing higher prices despite declining viewership and the availability of Hearst's content on other platforms. This situation highlights the disconnect between programming providers and distributors, with other recent examples including Nexstar with DirecTV and Disney with Charter. DISH Network hopes for a fair agreement to restore the channels for its customers.

via PR Newswire|

#business #channel-blackout #dish-network