DirecTV-Scripps Dispute: 3 Best Streaming Alternatives to Watch ABC and NBC
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Tim Chan
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DirecTV and Scripps are in a contract dispute causing blackouts of local ABC and NBC affiliates in nearly 40 markets across the US, including major cities like Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, and Phoenix. The article presents YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, and Fubo as the best alternative streaming services for affected subscribers, with a focus on helping viewers regain access to local channels during the ongoing dispute.
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VarietyDirecTV-Scripps Dispute: 3 Best Streaming Alternatives to Watch ABC and NBCvariety.comKey quotes
· 3 pulledThe contract dispute between DirecTV and The E.W. Scripps Company has continued into June, with DirecTV subscribers in almost 40 markets across the country still without access to local Scripps-owned stations.
The blackout has impacted major cities including Cleveland, Denver, Detroit, Kansas City, Las Vegas, Nashville and Phoenix, with subscribers no longer able to view their local ABC and NBC affiliates.
The timing couldn't be worse, as ABC is home
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