DirecTV, Sinclair Continue Retrans Talks

Feb. 28 deadline still looms

By Mike Farrell, Multichannel News -- Broadcasting & Cable, 2/27/2013 3:05:46 PM

DirecTV and Sinclair Broadcast Group are continuing to talk concerning retransmission consent agreements for stations in 47 markets across the country, but while both sides are hopeful a deal can be reached, there is a slight disconnect on how close they could be to an agreement.

Sinclair began if a deal isn't reached by Feb. 28.  DirecTV at the time accused the broadcaster of trying to scare its customers.

In a statement early Wednesday, DirecTV said it is continuing talks with Sinclair and was hopeful a deal could be reached by the Thursday deadline.

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