Hearst Removes Local Channels from DISH TV Customers
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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite DISH Network's efforts to negotiate in good faith, Hearst Television, Inc. has forced a channel blackout on DISH TV removing customers' access to 37 local channels in 27 markets.
Key Points:
- ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite DISH Network's efforts to negotiate in good faith, Hearst Television, Inc. has forced a channel blackout on DISH TV removing customers' access to 37 local channels in 27 markets.
- DISH has been in discussions with Hearst for months working to reach an agreement to keep its channels on air for customers.
- "Hearst continues to raise its prices despite its declining viewership and lower-quality content," said Gary Schanman, executive vice president and group president, video services, DISH Network.
- Unfortunately, Hearst, like many other programmers, expects DISH and our customers to foot the bill."