Summary Box: Cable, satellite TV operators seek government help on broadcaster fee disputes

By AP
Wednesday, March 10, 2010

Summary Box: Video providers seek fee dispute help

THE REQUEST: Cable TV, satellite and other video providers, joined by consumer and trade groups, want the government to intervene in ongoing fee disputes with TV networks.

WHY IT MATTERS: Several contracts are coming up for renewal this year, and disputes could lead to local TV stations yanking their signals from subscription TV lineups.

THE BIG PICTURE: TV networks want cash instead of advertising swaps as ad revenue fell.

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