DISH Network subscribers across the U.S. are still navigating widespread local‑channel blackouts more than a month after a ...
On March 10, 2026, DISH Network abruptly lost access to 226 local broadcast stations across 113 U.S. markets due to failed retransmission consent negotiations with Gray Media. Affected channels ...
What caused the DISH Network blackout? The conflict centers on retransmission consent fees — payments DISH makes to broadcasters to carry local stations. According to DISH, Gray Media demanded fee ...