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2 Million Optimum Subscribers Lose Access Amid Dispute

1/11/2025

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Over two million Optimum subscribers are left in the dark as a carriage dispute cuts off access to 63 Nexstar Media Group stations and NewsNation. This fallout impacts viewers across 42 markets, including bustling New York. With both Altice USA and Nexstar trading blame for their stubborn demands, the future of negotiations looks increasingly bleak.

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Story summary

Over two million Optimum subscribers are left in the dark as a carriage dispute cuts off access to 63 Nexstar Media Group stations and NewsNation. This fallout impacts viewers across 42 markets, including bustling New York. With both Altice USA and Nexstar trading blame for their stubborn demands, the future of negotiations looks increasingly bleak.