In mid-December 2025, the MVPD formerly known as Cincinnati Bell suffered a blow in its retransmission consent battle against the nation’s largest owner of broadcast TV stations to the FCC. The Media Bureau disagreed with Altafiber that Nexstar Media Group engaged in “good faith” violations as they pertain to retransmission consent negotiations.
Altafiber isn’t satisfied with acting Bureau Chief Erin Boone‘s decision, and wants the three voting members of the FCC to consider its case.
