Scripps and Comcast reach deal restoring Xfinity service in seven Florida markets
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Updated · Palm Beach Post · May 5
Scripps and Comcast reach deal restoring Xfinity service in seven Florida markets
5 articles · Updated · Palm Beach Post · May 5
The channels returned on 5 May around midday, ending a blackout that began on 31 March and restoring stations including WPTV, WFTS, WSFL and WTXL.
Comcast said eligible customers will receive credits for the outage period, while both companies confirmed the impasse was resolved without disclosing terms.
The dispute centred on carriage fees for sports content, and the lapse had also affected Scripps-owned local affiliates in other US markets beyond Florida.
With channels restored, will the secret deal between Comcast and Scripps ultimately lead to even higher monthly bills?
Did Scripps' high-stakes gamble on its new sports network prove to be a winning strategy against cable giant Comcast?