EchoStar Says Gray Blocks DISH Access to 226 Local Channels

EchoStar says Gray Media blacked out its local stations from the DISH TV lineup, including 226 channels in 113 markets.

Says Gray took that action “after DISH refused to accept unreasonable rate increases that would have raised monthly bills for consumers”
DISH hopes Gray will return to negotiations, SVP Kevin Covell said

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