pay-TV

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Television networks revenue declined 6% to $3.7 billion as Paramount’s cable channels continue to contend with the loss of cable cord-cutters, which reduces the company’s collections from pay-TV providers.

From Los Angeles Times • May 4, 2026

Nunley agreed with an argument from the states and DirecTV that the deal would lead to bigger pay-TV bills for consumers because Nexstar would have leverage to demand higher fees from pay-TV distributors.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 2026

DirecTV and the states argue that level of audience concentration would give Nexstar greater leverage in negotiations with pay-TV distributors, leading to higher prices for viewers.

From Barron's • Apr. 18, 2026

The company’s pay-TV division, its biggest business, ended 2025 with just shy of 7 million subscribers, down from more than 7.7 million a year earlier and 8.5 million in 2023.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026

The company said it ended December with 168,000 fewer pay-TV subscribers, 9,000 fewer retail wireless subscribers and 44,000 fewer broadband customers.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026