DirecTV blackout hits 54 Scripps stations across 36 markets
DirecTV subscribers in 36 markets have lost access to 54 local TV stations due to an ongoing retransmission consent dispute between DirecTV and Scripps. This blackout affects viewers' ability to watch local programming on the DirecTV service.
Key Takeaways
- 54 local TV stations went dark on DirecTV across 36 markets.
- The blackout stems from an ongoing retransmission consent dispute between DirecTV and Scripps.
- DirecTV subscribers in the affected markets no longer have access to local programming on the service.
Why It Matters
The immediate effect is a local-content blackout for DirecTV subscribers in 36 markets, removing 54 stations from the service while the retransmission dispute with Scripps remains unresolved. For the broader TV ecosystem, this is another reminder that retransmission consent negotiations can directly affect channel availability on pay-TV and streaming-delivered TV bundles. The concrete signal to watch is whether DirecTV and Scripps restore carriage for the 54 stations, or whether the blackout expands beyond the current 36 markets.
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