Sinclair Locks In a New Dish Deal

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In August 2012, the broadcast TV station ownership group and the direct broadcast satellite company were headed to a “blackout” due to an impasse on a retransmission consent agreement. It was averted.


In August 2015, negotiations went sour, and a “blackout” transpired — one that saw the DBS provider file a “good faith” complaint at the FCC against the broadcast company. Days later, however, an agreement was reached.

Three months ago, history was set to repeat itself. That didn’t happen. This morning, the companies ensured it won’t for a few more years.

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