BendBroadband is taking a stand against Nexstar Media Group. We’ve said no to their demand for an unreasonable rate increase. As a result: we are currently not allowed to air programming on Nexstar-owned TV channels. We apologize that you’re in the middle of our contract dispute. We know it’s an inconvenience for you. However, we are… Continue Reading
Monthly Archives: January 2019
Top 10 FAQs about Nexstar dispute
Thanks for supporting BendBroadband® while we take a stand against Nexstar Media Group. We said no to Nexstar’s request for an unreasonable rate increase. As a result, our contract to carry their channels in Prineville, Madras, Metolious, Culver, and Crooked River Ranch expired and we were forced to take channels down. Here we have answered… Continue Reading
Hat trick scored with NHL Network
BendBroadband has now launched the NHL Network on channel 45 (SD) and 645 (HD) its Preferred package. The NHL Network is the most requested channel by customers, which shows hockey is by far the coolest sport in the world. Four out of five dentists recommend hockey and now so does BendBroadband. Each season, the NHL… Continue Reading
Madras, Prineville area: KOIN has gone dark, negotiations will continue
BendBroadband® has reached an impasse in contract negotiations with Nexstar Broadcasting Inc. Despite our best efforts—and against our wishes– the following channels are not currently available in the BendBroadband lineup for Crooked River Ranch, Madras, Prineville, Metolious and Culver: KOIN (CBS, Decades, getTV) BendBroadband will continue to negotiate We have given Nexstar our best offer—one… Continue Reading
ACA Condemns Nexstar Signal Blackouts
PITTSBURGH, January 2, 2019 – American Cable Association President and CEO Matthew M. Polka issued the following statement regarding TV station blackouts initiated against ACA members, including BendBroadband, in 16 markets by Nexstar Media Group on New Year’s Day: “On New Year’s Day, TV station owner Nexstar Media Group pulled signals from several small cable… Continue Reading
