Posted 3/17/2024, 6:47:00 PM
DirecTV Offers Discount to Subscribers Who Forgo Local TV Stations
- DirecTV offering $12/month discount for subscribers to opt out of receiving local TV station feeds
- Allows subscribers to cut costs and choose not to watch certain content
- Part of pushback from distributors against rising fees to carry content that's moving to streaming
- Disputes over carrying local stations often lead to blackouts and impact access to news/sports
- DirecTV seeking more collaborative deals with broadcasters to curb rising costs and blackouts
