pay-TV

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While the broad move toward cord cutting and a la carte programming has put significant pressure on pay-TV providers, it has also created a plethora of unforeseen problems for streaming services.

From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026

Revenue received from pay-TV distributors fell 7.3% due to subscriber declines, and advertising revenue decreased 5.2%.

From The Wall Street Journal • May 14, 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

Disputes over carriage fees between station owners and pay-TV providers often result in blackouts and service interruptions to consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 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