A multi-year carriage deal resolves the dispute, reinstating local broadcast channels for millions of DirecTV subscribers nationwide.
DirecTV and E.W. Scripps Co. reached a multi-year agreement, restoring 54 local broadcast stations to subscribers in approximately 40 U.S. markets. The deal ends a five-week blackout that began May 31, affecting viewers in cities including Baltimore, Denver, and Phoenix.
The dispute centered on retransmission consent rates, with Scripps accusing DirecTV of heavy-handed tactics and DirecTV criticizing Scripps for seeking record fees. The blackout impacted millions of subscribers, disrupting access to local news, weather, and sports programming.
Both companies expressed relief in statements, with Scripps thanking viewers for their patience and DirecTV acknowledging customer frustration over the prolonged negotiations.