TEGNA blacks out DISH customers in 39 Markets

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Dec 01, 2018
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- TENGA blacks out popular football games and holiday shows; turns back on public interest obligations using viewers as negotiating leverage

- TEGNA rejects DISH offer to extend contract, including retroactive 'true-up' for new rates, which would keep local channels up while negotiations continue

- DISH offers qualified affected customers free digital over-the-air (OTA) antenna and installation

- Over the past 5 years, broadcast fees more than double while ratings see double digit decline

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