DirecTV Restores 54 Local Broadcast Stations After Agreement with The E.W. Scripps Co.
DirecTV has reached a new agreement with The E.W. Scripps Co., restoring 54 local broadcast stations that were previously blacked out for five weeks. This agreement, effective immediately, brings back local news, weather, and regional programming to millions of customers in various markets across the United States. The affected markets include Baltimore, Buffalo, Cincinnati, Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Milwaukee, Nashville, Phoenix, Salt Lake City, and Tampa-St. Petersburg.
The blackout had disrupted viewers' access to community coverage and important cultural events like the NBA Finals, NHL Stanley Cup Final, and matches from the FIFA World Cup. DirecTV expressed gratitude to its customers for their patience during this period. The financial terms of the agreement and any potential changes to future carriage dispute resolutions were not disclosed by the companies.
This new development will bring relief to DirecTV customers who were affected by the blackout, allowing them to once again enjoy their favorite local programming and events. The restoration of these 54 stations marks a positive step forward in providing quality content to viewers across the country.