12/31/2023
To our Absolute CableTV/Skitter Customers:
We have been notified by Absolute CableTV, that they are currently in negotiations with program provider Tegna and are experiencing difficultly negotiating fair pricing for 2024 and beyond.
The current agreement will expire on Monday, January 1st at midnight. If an agreement is not reached, the following channels will go dark on Monday:
WMAZ-Ch 13 WMAZDT2-Ch 14 (CW) WMAZDT3-Ch 15 (True Crime) We are hopeful an agreement can be reached to limit the interruption of service for these channels.
From Michael Agostinelli, ACTV Chief Executive Officer:
"All of us at Absolute Cable TV deeply regret having to exercise this option. We will continue our efforts to secure reasonable terms and hope to restore these stations in the near future. As a part of that effort, we encourage you to reach out and contact your representatives in Congress as well as the Federal Communications Commission in Washington and express your concern.
Tegna Headquarters - 703-873-6600
I offer sincere apologies, thanks for your understanding and patronage, and best wishes for a happy holiday season and safe new year."