Tag: DIRECTV
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American Television Alliance Responds to Blackout of Local Stations on DIRECTV
The American Television Alliance (ATVA) has responded to Scripps Local Media’s blackout of 54 local broadcast stations on DIRECTV. Scripps pulled ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates from DIRECTV on May 31, after the two companies failed to reach a new transmission agreement. The ATVA says that Scripps is “demanding the highest retransmission consent fee…
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DIRECTV Loses 52 ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Stations
E.W. Scripps Local Media removed 54 of its local broadcast television stations from DIRECTV’s satellite, streaming, and U-verse services on Sunday evening, May 31, 2026, after the two companies failed to reach a new retransmission consent agreement. Scripps warned of the blackout last week, but now it has become a reality. The blackout affects viewers…
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DIRECTV May Soon Lose 52 ABC, CBS, FOX, and NBC Stations
Update: E.W. Scripps has now pulled their local TV channels from DIRECTV. You can learn more HERE. The E.W. Scripps Company has issued a strong warning regarding its ongoing carriage negotiations with DIRECTV, indicating that the satellite and streaming provider could soon lose access to dozens of local television stations affiliated with the major broadcast…
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Some DIRECTV Subscribers are Seeing as Much as $14 in Price Increases
This week, we shared the news that DIRECTV will be increasing prices on its premium packages and some of its genre packs. While new standard pricing wasn’t shared, we’re now learning more as subscribers are getting emails about the upcoming changes to their personal subscription plans. WIth the price hike, DIRECTV shared details about the…
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DIRECTV is Getting a Price Hike: Here Are 5 Cheaper Streaming Options
DIRECTV is raising prices again, beginning June 25, with most packages increasing by $5-8 per month. With DIRECTV being the most expensive live TV streaming service, the latest price hike, some subscribers might be looking for more affordable live TV streaming packages. Below, we’re sharing the top DIRECTV alternatives if you want a change. YouTube…
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Another DIRECTV Price Hike is Coming Next Month
Satellite and streaming television provider DIRECTV will implement significant price increases to many of its service plans beginning June 25, 2026. The changes will affect both long-standing traditional satellite customers and those subscribed to its streaming service, DIRECTV Stream. Households can expect to see higher monthly bills starting on that date or upon the next…
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DIRECTV Adds a New Channel to the MySports Extra
DIRECTV has added a new channel to its MySports Extra mini pack, available exclusively as an add-on to the MySports Genre Pack. The Cowboy Channel originally came to select DIRECTV packages in 2017, and now the “Official Network of Pro Rodeo” is available in the mini pack. On The Cowboy Channel, you’ll get 24 hour…
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DIRECTV Adds a New Sports Channel to Its Live TV Lineup
DIRECTV has added PX Sports, the leading action sports network in Hispanic America, to its channel lineup for subscribers in the U.S. PX Sports airs global action sports competitions, original programming, and youth-driven culture content, with a focus on Hispanic audiences. The new addition is part of a wider trend of services diversifying their sports…
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Lost NFL Network on Comcast Xfinity? Here Are the Best Streaming Alternatives for Football Fans
In a major shakeup, Comcast subscribers just took a hit if football is a big part of their TV lineup. After a contract breakdown tied to broader disputes involving ESPN, Comcast Xfinity customers have officially lost access to NFL Network. The fallout is another sign of how fragile traditional cable bundles have become, leaving fans…
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Your Local ABC, CBS, FOX, or NBC Station May Have to Give Up Their Free OTA TV Channel & Move – Roku Adds 22 New Channels, & More – The Top Cord Cutting Stories From April 2026
April 2026 stood out as a pivotal month in the cord cutting movement, with developments that accelerated the shift from traditional cable and satellite television toward streaming platforms, free over-the-air options, and digital-first delivery methods. Consumers seeking to eliminate expensive monthly bills encountered both opportunities for expanded free content and new uncertainties around legacy broadcast…