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
Compared with the old pay-TV bundle, this has often resulted in consumers paying more for less.
From MarketWatch • May 28, 2026
Versant said the revenue it receives from pay-TV distributors fell by 7.3% to $1.01 billion, because of subscriber declines, and advertising revenue decreased by 5.2%, to $368 million.
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
El Segundo-based DirecTV separately sued, alleging the combination of the nation’s two largest television station groups would do irreparable harm to its pay-TV business by raising prices and potentially increasing programming blackouts.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 7, 2026
