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Truth About Channel Negotiations
We strive to provide the best TV choices, at a value that makes sense for you and your family. With Network fees dramatically increasing and impacting your monthly bill, we wanted to give you a backstage pass to better understand the economics of the TV business.
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Programming costs are the largest component of your monthly cable bill and they are rising at a rapid pace. Some Networks are asking for increases of 100%, 200% or even higher – and often for the exact same set of channels with no new content. Our goal is to ensure we’re offering you more choice, control and value from all of the TV content you pay for each month.
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When Free TV is not Free
Broadcasters charge a retransmission fee when you watch their channels using a cable TV provider, such as RCN.
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RCN Negotiates to Keep Fees Low
We fight to keep your favorite cable TV stations and programs available (without blackouts) for the lowest possible cost.
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Retransmission Fees Keep Increasing
Broadcasters have increased their retransmission fees as their overall viewership has decreased over the years.
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We enjoy being able to watch streaming content from YouTube, news sources, Amazon, Netflix, etc. Overall the viewing experience has been very satisfactory. We are very pleased with the service and value thus far.
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