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Comcast Xfinity Subscribers Lose Access to Key Local Stations

4/1/2026

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On April 1, 2026, Comcast Xfinity subscribers lost access to numerous E.W. Scripps-owned stations due to the expiration of a carriage agreement.
Affected stations included local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates in regions such as Baltimore and Tucson.
Scripps sought higher fees to cover rising costs, while Comcast resisted.
Scripps stations remain available over-the-air and through streaming services, but viewers lost access to local news, sports, and emergency alerts.

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Story summary

On April 1, 2026, Comcast Xfinity subscribers lost access to numerous E.W. Scripps-owned stations due to the expiration of a carriage agreement.
Affected stations included local ABC, CBS, Fox, and NBC affiliates in regions such as Baltimore and Tucson.
Scripps sought higher fees to cover rising costs, while Comcast resisted.
Scripps stations remain available over-the-air and through streaming services, but viewers lost access to local news, sports, and emergency alerts.