Next TV reports that the dispute has cropped up because Sinclair is unsatisfied with the terms agreed to by ABC, and won’t allow the affiliates to opt into the deal.įubo users are likely hoping their local CBS affiliate gives the new carriage deal a thumbs up soon. Sinclair is once again at the center of the dispute, as it owns all 34 of those affiliates.

Earlier this week it was confirmed by Hulu and Disney that users in 34 markets would no longer be getting their local ABC affiliate. The same issue could be causing the current ABC-Hulu + Live TV dispute. Broadcasters would like them to be regulated the same way, which would give affiliates the chance to negotiate with virtual providers like fuboTV and YouTube TV directly, instead of having to use the network as a middleman.

One of the biggest issues causing disputes like the CBS-Fubo dustup is the fact that virtual multi-channel video programming distributors (vMVPDs) - also known as live TV streaming services - are regulated differently than traditional cable and satellite companies. With CBS being one of the main broadcasters of the upcoming NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament, not being on the air, even if it is just for a fraction of customers, would not be ideal for local affiliates. No timetable was given by the report, but it’s likely users could see movement in the next few weeks or so. That Affiliate Board is now satisfied, according to NextTV’s report, meaning that local stations still must choose whether or not to opt into the deal, but given that it has the endorsement of the CBS Affiliate Board, that feels much more like an eventuality than a possibility. “Fubo is also seemingly getting caught in the crossfire here, so to speak, as it’s our understanding that they were not given the opportunity to negotiate with us directly.” “The CBS Affiliate Board unanimously that the offer CBS presented at the broadcast stations meaningfully undervalued the important local content that our stations provide,” Ripley explained.

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