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Tribune/Dish Blackout: No Agreement on Arbitration
Tribune’s blackout of its 42 local stations and WGN America across 33 Dish markets continues, as Tribune says that it has not heard anything from Dish in regards to negotiating a new contract.
Satellite Carriers Don’t Need to Include LPTVs, Says FCC
While LPTVs can qualify for cable carriage rights, no such rules exist for satellite.
Dish Chairman Unsure If They’ll Carry Fox RSNs Again
Unavailable on Dish since July 26, regional sports networks may be gone for good if negotiations don’t progress.
Meredith, Dish Agree on Multi-Year Distribution Deal
Meredith stations in 12 markets had been off-air since July.
Dish, Fox Come to Retransmission Agreement
Deal was done in time for viewers to watch NFL’s Sunday games.
Dish Tops in Customer Satisfaction Nationwide, Per J.D. Power
Provider ranked first in all four regions.
Fox Channels Go Dark for Dish, Sling TV Customers
Blackout impacts local channels in 17 markets across 23 states and D.C., as well as Fox cable channels.
Smith Touts Local TV News Importance, Takes Swipe at AT&T, DISH
Speaking in Washington, the NAB president said retrans funds trustworthy local journalism.
