WASHINGTON, DC – Today, ATVA issued a statement responding to DISH’s Federal Communications Commission (FCC) filing against TEGNA for violating the Commission’ ...
TELL CONGRESS: End Broadcaster TV Blackouts Now
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Broadcasters often unilaterally remove their channels from TV lineups, blacking out content from cable and satellite subscribers. Broadcasters then hold their channels for ransom until TV providers agree to pay more – the same channels that are available free over-the-air. These payments to broadcasters for “free” TV– so-called retrans fees – have soared in recent years, going from $200 million in 2006 to $11.7 billion in 2019 (an astounding 5,359 percent increase). Retrans fees are padding broadcasters’ bottom lines and costing customers billions more every year with no sign of stopping. Retrans fees are the fastest rising part of your monthly pay TV bill.
In the last decade, Broadcasters have weaponized TV blackouts, targeting live sports and other must-see TV on channels like ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC to inflict maximum pain on innocent consumers.
The ATVA’s mission is simple: to give consumers a voice and protect them from abusive broadcaster behavior. We seek to reform outdated rules that harm consumers and do not reflect today’s competitive video marketplace. We are united in our determination to ensure the best viewing experience at an affordable price and to end the menace of intentional broadcaster blackouts.
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1 month ago
We applaud DISH’s FCC filing against @TEGNA for their violations of the Commission’s good-faith negotiation rules.
#BigBroadcast continues their egregious weaponization of blackouts, harming millions of consumers in the process. It’s time to put people over profits. More here:
We applaud DISH’s FCC filing against @TEGNA for their violations of the Commission’s good-faith negotiation rules.
#BigBroadcast continues their egregious weaponization of blackouts, harming millions of consumers in the process. It’s time to put people over profits. More here:
1 month ago
#BigBroadcast is at it again, this time with @TEGNA holding content hostage for millions of viewers.
We support DISH holding @TEGNA accountable in their recent FCC filing. Our full statement →
#BigBroadcast is at it again, this time with @TEGNA holding content hostage for millions of viewers.
We support DISH holding @TEGNA accountable in their recent FCC filing. Our full statement →
2 months ago
#BigBroadcast should leave the fumbling to football.
3 million DISH TV customers will cry foul as they settle in to watch this weekend’s game and realize it’s unavailable. It’s time for Congress to block these blackouts →
#BigBroadcast should leave the fumbling to football.
3 million DISH TV customers will cry foul as they settle in to watch this weekend’s game and realize it’s unavailable. It’s time for Congress to block these blackouts →
2 months ago
As #BigBroadcast continues to prioritize profits over people, 3 million customers in 53 markets are being left in the dark due to @TEGNA’s latest blackout. It's time for Congress to protect Americans from these blackouts.
As #BigBroadcast continues to prioritize profits over people, 3 million customers in 53 markets are being left in the dark due to @TEGNA’s latest blackout. It's time for Congress to protect Americans from these blackouts.
2 months ago
#BigBroadcast fumbles again, this time ruining gameday for millions of Americans. @TEGNA is blacking out football games for 3 million customers in 53 U.S. markets this weekend. It’s time for Congress to block these blackouts →
#BigBroadcast fumbles again, this time ruining gameday for millions of Americans. @TEGNA is blacking out football games for 3 million customers in 53 U.S. markets this weekend. It’s time for Congress to block these blackouts →