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

Nunley found that the combination of Nexstar and Tegna would likely cause consumer pay-TV bills to rise and local news coverage to suffer.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 18, 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

The suit also claimed it would give the combined company too much leverage in negotiating fees from pay-TV providers that carry their stations, which could raise costs for consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026