Description: Network programming costs are the single, largest surcharge on your monthly cable bill. Learn why and find out what you can do about it.
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Network programming is the single, largest cost on your cable bill, but why is that?
During our annual negotiations, networks ask for huge increases in their fees, and Service Electric must negotiate to keep these costs under control. ABC, CBS, NBC and FOX are free if you use an antenna, so why do they charge outrageous fees to carry their content on cable TV? It all goes back to “Retransmission Fee” legislation from decades ago!
From 2000 to 2023 the cost of TV Sports rights has increased from $3.4 Billion to $15.4 Billion – And Climbing!