Yes, DirecTV and Tegna reached a settlement in 2020 after a dispute that led to a blackout of Tegna-owned channels for DirecTV customers. The dispute, which started in mid-2020, was over carriage fees and other contractual terms. It resulted in the removal of Tegna’s 64 local broadcast stations, including major affiliates of ABC, CBS, NBC, and FOX, from DirecTV’s lineup.
The two companies came to an agreement in late August 2020, restoring the affected channels to DirecTV’s service. While the specific terms of the settlement were not fully disclosed, the deal allowed for the return of the stations, and both companies seemed to avoid a prolonged legal battle.
