Sinclair, Mediacom Reach Retrans Deal

The new two-year retransmission consent agreement between the broadcaster and the cable operator covers 22 stations in 16 markets.

Sinclair Broadcast Group announced Wednesday afternoon that it has entered into a two-year retransmission consent agreement with Mediacom Communications for the continued carriage of 22 television stations owned and/or operated by Sinclair in 16 markets.

Barry Faber, EVP and general counsel of Sinclair, commented: “We are very happy with the outcome of the negotiations and wish to acknowledge the professional and reasonable approach Mediacom took in these negotiations, which led to a mutually acceptable deal with no threat of service interruption to their subscribers.”


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Jonathan Lemire & Laurie Kellman says:

December 22, 2010 at 4:48 pm

The free enterprise system seems to be working just fine.

Josh Williams says:

July 24, 2018 at 3:44 am

Well, it is a great chance for the Mediacom communication to capture the market by providing reliable services at affordable prices that every household can easily afford.