pay-TV

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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

Disputes over carriage fees between station owners and pay-TV providers often result in blackouts and service interruptions to consumers.

From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 19, 2026

The company’s pay-TV division, its biggest business, ended 2025 with just shy of 7 million subscribers, down from more than 7.7 million a year earlier and 8.5 million in 2023.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 2, 2026