Carriage Dispute
A carriage dispute occurs when a pay television distributor is unable to reach a new agreement with a broadcaster or programmer to continue offering their channels to subscribers.
YouTube TV loses Univision, makes short-term deal with NBC
YouTube TV has dropped several channels owned by Televisa-Univision after a carriage agreement lapsed with no new deal in place.
CARRIAGE DISPUTE
YouTube TV may pull two major Spanish networks off platform
A pair of potential carriage disputes involving Google-owned streaming service YouTube TV could leave Spanish-speaking audiences without several major networks at the end of the month.
Televisa-Univision takes aim at Google in new ad campaign
Televisa-Univision on Wednesday announced a new ad campaign aimed at pressuring Google to reverse plans that would relegate Univision from YouTube TV’s main package at the end of the month.
YouTube TV may pull Univision channels on September 30
Televisa-Univision is warning of a looming carriage dispute with the Google-owned streamer, which could affect 9 million subscribers.
YouTube TV may pull Fox News, Fox Sports over fees
YouTube TV is warning customers that it may be forced to drop Fox-owned broadcast channels and cable networks by the middle of this week.
New York wants per-channel pay TV agreements
State lawmakers have introduced a measure that, if signed into law, would require broadcasters and cable network programmers to negotiate carriage with cable and satellite platforms on a per-channel basis.
Comcast, YES Network reach last-minute distribution deal
Comcast and Xfinity TV will continue to offer the YES Network for a little while longer, according to a short statement from both companies on Monday.
YouTube TV offers bill credit if Paramount channels pulled
YouTube TV will credit subscribers $8 to offset the cost of Paramount Plus if Paramount-owned channels are removed from the service.
Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV
Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.
Federal lawmakers push mandatory rebates during cable TV disputes
Cable TV industry advocates say the proposal that mandates rebates during blackouts will not adequately address the problem.
MSG Networks offers extension to Optimum, with a major catch
The cable TV company would have to agree to "binding arbitration" for the extension to be approved, an unusual tactic in a carriage dispute.
Nexstar warns of looming carriage dispute with Optimum
The dispute could force Optimum to drop dozens of Nexstar-owned local TV stations across the country, as well as cable network NewsNation.