tion Spectrum Subscribers
WCNC and Spectrum have agreed to a temporary extension to keep our stations on the air as negotiations continue on a new carriage agreement. If a deal is not reached soon, Spectrum subscribers could lose access to WCNC.
That means you could lose access to your favorite NBC programming, including NFL Sunday Night Football and Notre Dame football, entertainment programming such as The Voice, This Is Us, Chicago P.D., and Law & Order: SVU, as well as your local news, weather and sports. Tell Spectrum to keep WCNC, by calling 1-844-757-2826.
Information about WCNC on Spectrum
In order for WCNC to be delivered to your home, we negotiate agreements for the rights to carry our station with video service providers like Spectrum. WCNC has agreements in place with all of the video providers in our area, including AT&T U-verse, DIRECTV and DISH. Over the past several years, we have successfully reached multi-year agreements with some of the largest distributors in the country, including DIRECTV, Comcast, DISH and many more.
Q: Why is Spectrum refusing to reach an agreement to carry WCNC?
A: We cannot speak for Spectrum. But here is what our audience should know: WCNC is committed to reaching fair, market-based agreements with all the video service providers in our area. Our track record proves it. Over the past few years, we reached hundreds of multi-year deals with cable and satellite companies all across the country, including DIRECTV, Comcast, DISH and many others. It has been disappointing that Spectrum, so far, has refused to reach an agreement.
Q: If WCNC is off the Spectrum programming lineup, what can I do to avoid missing my favorite sports, news and entertainment programs?
A: You have choices. WCNC is available on other video service providers in our area including AT&T U-verse, DIRECTV and DISH and you can always get WCNC free over-the-air.
You can watch WCNC programming on many streaming services, such as Hulu and YouTube TV, who offer instant access when you sign-up.
Q: I have heard Spectrum say that WCNC is demanding a big fee increase, which would lead to higher bills. Is that true?
A: WCNC has successfully negotiated agreements with all the other providers in our area. In fact, over the past few years, we’ve reached hundreds of deals with cable and satellite companies all across the country. Those providers all felt that they were able to reach a fair deal with us while continuing to offer value to their subscribers. There is no reason why this negotiation with Spectrum should be different.
Q: Isn’t it unfair that I lose access to a channel that I’m paying for just because two companies can’t reach a deal?
A: We agree – it is unfair. After all, you pay your bill to Spectrum every month. You deserve the full set of channels you are paying for. That is why we are working hard to reach a fair, market-based deal with Spectrum.
