DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc., Agree to Temporarily ...
El Segundo, CA and Irving, TX, Sept. 17, 2023 – DIRECTV and Nexstar Media Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXST), this morning issued the below joint statement: “In
www.nexstar.tvHere’s the latest I can share based on recent reporting:
- There have been recent negotiations and temporary restorations of local ABC/CBS/FOX/NBC feeds on DIRECTV in relation to Nexstar’s stations, with agreements to temporarily bring signals back while terms are finalized. This ongoing pattern reflects broader retransmission-standoff dynamics between DIRECTV and lumped local station groups.[1][4]
- Separately, a number of agreements between DIRECTV and other station groups (e.g., Tegna) have resolved, restoring local stations and associated networks across many markets after disputes, signaling a potential pathway toward more stable carriage terms for major networks on DIRECTV platforms.[3]
- In a comparable development, Disney and DIRECTV reached an agreement to restore ESPN, ABC, and Disney-branded channels ahead of key college football events, illustrating how high-profile sports rights can drive timely settlements in this space.[5]
- For directUSA Network-specific notes on DIRECTV: USA Network is listed among networks carried by DIRECTV, and there are product pages and channel guides describing USA Network programming on DIRECTV; channel numbers and packaging can vary by region and package.[9]
- There have been occasional reports about broader industry moves affecting carriage and pricing, including discussions of more flexible, smaller bundles and mixed linear/dtoc (direct-to-consumer) options, which could influence future negotiations and channel availability.[5]
If you’d like, I can summarize the current carriage status for USA Network on DIRECTV in your area (Marseille is your location for reference, but if you’re asking about U.S. availability, please confirm your U.S. ZIP code or service region). I can also pull up a quick chart of recent carriage outcomes (which networks were involved, whether it was a temporary restoration or a full renewal) and provide a concise status table.
Would you prefer a region-by-region status update or a focus on USA Network specifically? I can also include a short glossary of terms like “retransmission consent,” “blackout,” and “carriage agreement.”[1][3][9][5]