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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - DECEMBER 28: Indianapolis Colts kicker Blake Grupe connection on the field goal attempt in the first quarter of play during an NFL game between the Jacksonville Jaguars and the Indianapolis Colts on December 28, 2025 at Lucas Oil Stadium, in Indianapolis, IN. (Photo by Jeffrey Brown/Icon Sportswire)
Comcast, Disney Ink Deal to End NFL Network Blackout

By George Winslow Published

The agreement restores the network and NFL RedZone to Xfinity customers after a three month carriage dispute

Business
Pixabay
Gray Media, Dish Trade Barbs Over Dropped Stations in Retrans Dispute

By George Winslow Published

The dispute over retransmission fees impacts 226 local stations in 113 markets across the U.S.

Regulatory & Legal
Pixabay
TV Tech’s Top Streaming Stories of 2025

By George Winslow Published

Contentious carriage negotiations and blackouts were among the 10 most popular articles covering streaming video on the website

Streaming
U.S. Capitol
Legislation Proposed to Require Refunds During TV Blackouts

By Tom Butts last updated

‘Stop Sports Blackouts Act’ proposed by Rep. Ryan and Sen. Murphy

Legislation
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NAB Reiterates Opposition to FCC Blackout Reporting Plan

By George Winslow Published

Regulation In meetings with FCC staff, industry group again panned a proposal requiring MVPDs to notify agency when retrans disputes prompt station drops

Regulation
DirecTV
DirecTV Files FCC Complaint Accusing Disney of Negotiating in Bad Faith

By George Winslow Published

Filing says Disney is demanding DirecTV waive legal claims

FCC
Sinclair
Diamond Sports' RSNs Go Dark On Comcast Systems

By George Winslow Published

Comcast and Diamond Sports Group were unable to reach a new distribution agreement

Sports Production
FCC
NAB Disputes FCC Contention That Retrans Blackouts Have `Increased Dramatically’

By George Winslow Published

While continuing to oppose blackout reporting requirements, the NAB urges the FCC to require MVPDs to report both successful and unsuccessful negotiations

FCC
Dish
Dish Highlights Subs’ Ability to Drop Local TV Stations

By George Winslow Published

Following the DirecTV decision to allow subs to drop local broadcasters, Dish said it has offered similar packages for seven years

Business
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NAB Opposes FCC’s Proposed Blackout Reporting Rules

By George Winslow Published

Proposal would exceed FCC’s “very limited authority relating to retransmission consent,” and might make blackouts more common, the NAB argued

FCC
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