Retransmission

 

In the next couple of months you are going to be hearing a lot about “retransmission consent fees.” These fees are paid by us to local affiliates for the right to provide their signal to our customers. Local affiliates are the channels that broadcast network programming from ABC, CBS, NBC, etc. This year, many affiliates are asking for far higher rates than in the past with some local affiliates requesting rate increases of nearly 300 percent! While we fully expect negotiations to result in a more positive outcome than triple-digit increases, if these affiliates hold firm it could result in the loss of these channels from our lineup. Below you’ll find information about the retransmission situation as well as the laws that make this situation possible.

Media Relations:

  • Press Release | Read
  • Demands From Local Affiliates May Affect Channel Access | Read

Community Relations:

Take Action:

  • Sample Form Letter for the FCC | View
     
  • Nebraska Legislators:
    • Senator Ben Nelson:
      440 North 8th Street
      Suite 120
      Lincoln, NE 68508
      Tel: (402) 441-4600
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    • Senator Mike Johanns
      9900 Nicholas St., Suite 325
      Omaha, NE 68114
      Tel: (402) 758-8981
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    • Congressman Adrian Smith
      1811 West Second Street Suite 105
      Grand Island, NE 68803
      Phone (308) 384-3900
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    • Congressman Jeff Fortenberry
      301 South 13th Street, Suite 100
      Lincoln, NE 68508
      Phone: (402) 438-1598
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    • Congressman Lee Terry
      11717 Burt Street, Suite 106
      Omaha, NE 68154
      Phone: (402) 397-9944
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