Charter/Spectrum cancels Sportsman Channel

Smokin Barrel

Smokin Barrel

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So I get home last night and get dinner and kid's homework done and decide I want to watch the second part of The Western Hunter to see if Nate bags the bull he was chasing last week. Hit play on the DVR and don't have anything other than a "screensaver" that says "this program is no longer available" or some crap. The channel is still in the guide, but there is nothing there.

So after a heated call with a customer rep, it turns out they are just getting rid of it without a reason given to me at least. The kind woman did indicate they would be sending something out with my next invoice notifying me of the cancellation though
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. So as of 10/30/17, they are done. Over the past years, the service from these jack wagons has left something to be desired and this just may be what I needed to break up with them. I just hope this wasn't some political/gun decision.

Anyone else lose it?
 
I didn't think a program /channel line up could be changed without customer notification 30 days before hand.
They can add channels but can't drop any without notification.

Of course they do what they want to i guess.
 
Cable company's pay for programming by subscriber. If a program raises it's rate the cable company can refuse to pay.
Then they drop the programming and say it's the fault of the program.
Haven't heard if that's whats going on here or not.
If it is the program may be back.
 
IMHO, programing on the hunting and fishing networks has been in a down hill spiral for a number of years. With a few exceptions the quality programing is gone.
 
If I understand the situation correctly, the various shows pay the channel for air time. Not the other way around. It would seem to me that if there are no shows, there is no channel. The various television media have been increasing their cost charged for air time to the point many shows can't come up with enough advertising money to make the $100K + for air time. I know some very good high quality shows are seeking alternative methods to air their shows.
 
No I believe Cable company's pay an amount per subscriber. The larger the company the better deal they can get.
Off air channels work a little different. They get to chose their place in the line up and the company can run them for free if nothing has changed. If the cable company wants to put them in the line up where they want to then the company has to pay a fee.
I have been retired for a few years now. It is quite possible something might have changed I suppose.

Back in the day ESPN was about the most costly program to run.
Sportsman channels were relatively cheap.
 
Contacted SPORTSMAN CHANNEL. They replied back with,


"We too are very disappointed that Charter (Spectrum) decided to discontinue offering Sportsman Channel on October 30th. You should know that this decision was Spectrum’s alone and was made despite our repeated attempts to change their minds. Also, contrary to what you’ve heard, Sportsman Channel is still in business, still broadcasting and is available on other TV providers in your area including Dish Network, DirecTV and Sling TV. There is also a great new service that provides exciting hunting, shooting and fishing programming called MyOutdoorTV or MOTV. MOTV is available online and can be found at http://www.myoutdoortv.com/.

Please go to https://www.spectrum.com/channelrequests.html to recommend that Spectrum add Sportsman Channel back to their lineup.

If you’d like to voice your concern about Spectrum discontinuing Sportsman Channel, you can call them using the telephone numbers provided on your monthly bill. Or if you can’t find the local customer service number, you can go to the Charter Spectrum website http://www.charter.com/, locate the “Contact Us” tab. Click on that tab and input your zip code to determine the local customer service number. You may want to have your bill handy. Representatives are there 24/7. Tell them that you want Sportsman Channel brought back.

Social media is another effective way to contact Spectrum. Spectrum monitors its Facebook and other social media sites. On Facebook, look for the Spectrum (Company) page. On Twitter, you can use @Ask_Spectrum or @GetSpectrum.

Lastly, you can send a letter to Mr. Tom Rutledge, Chairman and CEO, Charter Communications, 400 Atlantic Street, Stamford, CT 06901. Tell him that you want Sportsman Channel brought back.

Again we are very sorry that Charter decided to discontinue offering Sportsman Channel. Spectrum, not Sportsman Channel made the decision to do so. We continue to work to restore Sportsman Channel on Spectrum and appreciate your reaching out to them to express your dissatisfaction.

Thank you for your viewership and loyalty.


Get a hold of SPECTRUM Talk to a manager and tell them you want it back on.. ^^^^^^^^^^
 
From MultiChannel News
Sportsman Channel spokesman Thomas Caraccioli said "We were looking for wider distribution and we couldn't come to terms".
 
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