Cable Provider Channel Blackouts Leave Subscribers Without Local TV
Xfinity subscribers lose access to local broadcast channels such as ABC during retransmission fee disputes between providers and networks. These blackouts can last weeks and affect viewers who chose cable specifically for local content. There is no self-service alternative or credit mechanism during the outage period.
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