Archive | January, 2019

TDS and Nexstar continue negotiations, remain at impasse

By Cheryl McCollum on January 16, 2019 in News 0

Local viewers getting increasingly frustrated by the lack of a fair resolution, as is TDS. Madison, Wis. (Jan. 16, 2019) – Local provider TDS Telecom (TDS®) and media conglomerate Nexstar Media Group (Nexstar) remain in conflict on critical retransmission agreements.… (Continue Reading)

TDS CEO speaks about Nexstar dispute

By Cheryl McCollum on January 15, 2019 in News 0

Jim Butman, TDS’ President and CEO speaks directly to customers about the dispute with Nexstar Media Group. Jim thanks customers for their support as TDS continues negotiations with Nexstar. Jim tells customers that negotiations are not going well. “Nexstar continues… (Continue Reading)

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Alternative viewing options for TDS customers

By Cheryl McCollum on January 11, 2019 in News 0

TDS is actively working to reach a fair agreement with Nexstar; however, Nexstar continues to refuse to allow TDS to broadcast the channels until an agreement is reached. We have given Nexstar our best offer—one that we consider a reasonable… (Continue Reading)

Nexstar Channel Negotiation Update

By Cheryl McCollum on January 10, 2019 in News 1

TDS® is taking a stand against Nexstar Media Group. We’ve said no to their demand for an unreasonable rate increase. As a result: we are currently not allowed to air programming on Nexstar-owned TV channels. We apologize that you’re in… (Continue Reading)

Top 10 FAQs about the Nexstar dispute

By Cheryl McCollum on January 9, 2019 in News 6

Thanks for supporting TDS® while we take a stand against Nexstar Media Group. We said no to Nexstar’s request for an unreasonable rate increase. As a result, our contract to carry their channels in some of the areas we serve… (Continue Reading)

NHL Network now on TDS

By Cheryl McCollum on January 8, 2019 in News 2

TDS hits the ice this season by launching the NHL Network on its Family Tier. The NHL Network is the most requested channel by customers, which shows hockey is by far the coolest sport in the world. Each season, the… (Continue Reading)

CBS channels have gone dark in Hobbs, Lovington and Seminole

By Cheryl McCollum on January 7, 2019 in News 0

Due to a contract dispute with Nexstar Media Group, Gray Television revoked TDS’ right to carry the following channels: Hobbs – CBS — Channel 5 (SD) and 705 (HD) Lovington – CBS — Channel 5 (SD )and 705 HD Seminole… (Continue Reading)

Viewing ideas for TDS customers

By Cheryl McCollum on January 4, 2019 in News 0

TDS CEO speaks about Nexstar negotiations

By Cheryl McCollum on January 4, 2019 in News 0

With Nexstar forcing TDS to go dark with affiliate channels across the U.S., Jim Butman, TDS’ President and CEO speaks directly to customers about this fight. Although Nexstar would like you believe that TDS is at fault, as Jim explains,… (Continue Reading)

Channels Have Gone Dark, Negotiations Will Continue

By Cheryl McCollum on January 2, 2019 in News 1

TDS® has reached an impasse in our contract negotiations with Nexstar Media Group, Inc. Despite TDS’ best efforts – and against our wishes – the stations below are no longer being transmitted on the TDS lineup. We hope this is… (Continue Reading)

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