Newsmax

No one is stopping you from canceling. The phone call to the retention/loyalty department is one second away. 

And, directv isn’t trying to silence anyone. They simply refuse to pay the carriage fee that newsmax has recently demanded all providers pay. Meanwhile, newsmax content is free via their app on streaming devices and phones, tablets. So, directv feels they shouldn’t have to pay for something that is free elsewhere. 

DirecTV falsely claimed to media outlets that Newsmax is asking for a fee but still wants to keep a free stream on OTT platforms (over-the-top service is a type of service offered directly to viewers).

But this is false; no operator pays a fee while Newsmax streams free and DirecTV was fully aware the free stream will end this year.

"We've discussed with Newsmax on several occasions that we'd like to offer their programming, however, the network is now seeking significant fees that we cannot pass on to our broad customer base," a DirecTV representative claimed in a statement.

But an analysis shows that Newsmax was seeking a fee with a 75% discount to its market value, and compared to fees currently paid by DirecTV, almost all 50 channels below Newsmax in ratings get higher fees.

@lorianderson 

You may want all subscribers to demand or cancel, but that is the extreme of unreasonable. Not everyone likes or cares about the channel. Some even want it gone. If a new carriage agreement is not hashed, then sure call DirecTV and cancel if you cannot live your life without it.

@debelt 

Just because Newsmax is requesting a fee smaller than others doesn't change DirecTV's stance that it is significant compared to how it was before. But regardless of your opinion on if it is financially feasible or not, ultimately it is DirecTV's decision on what they are willing to pay for any given channel. There is no requirement they have the channel. If a new agreement isn't reached, then you are free to use other options to watch it.

Your information is not correct. Why? Because you watch liberal news stations....Freedom of Speech will win and so will NEWSMAX!!!🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲🇺🇲

P. S. I not only called AT& T and Direct TV...I also called my Congressman and Senator. I hope all Conservatives do the same. Stand up to this!!!

Oh no! Nobody cares. 

Newsmax only gets 100,000 regular viewers total.  You're the 1% that even remotely cares. What a snowflake.

@lorianderson 

I have never once said what news stations I watch, so you are just making accusations from no facts, simply throwing a tantrum. Sure call your congressman. Try to tell them it is your right what channels are negotiated with and not the actual companies doing it.

Otherwise, time to find another place to watch Newsmax.