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Dish Network issues statement on carriage feud with KXAN, KNVA
Dish Network has weighed in on the ongoing retransmission battle with LIN Media, owner of Austin NBC affiliate KXAN and The CW outlet KNVA that we reported yesterday. Dish Network subscribers will lose those channels beginning on March 5 if a new agreement between broadcaster and the satellite provider is not reached.
Here is the statement from Dish:
“LIN Media, a corporate media conglomerate, is threatening to block DISH Network customers from watching its local channels in 17 markets across the country. LIN Media is demanding more than a 140 percent rate hike and other burdensome contract terms that ultimately will result in higher prices for consumers. We are pleased the FCC is meeting this week to seek changes to the outdated retransmission consent process. In the meantime, DISH Network is diligently negotiating with LIN Media, and we’re hopeful we can reach a fair agreement.”
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