DirecTV and Nexstar reach multi-year agreement, ending prolonged blackout

Nexstar and DirecTV were locked in a contract dispute over increased retransmission fees, resulting in a blackout of over 150 Nexstar-owned stations.
The blackout began in July and lasted over 75 days, affecting millions of subscribers' access to local network programming.
After temporary restorations, the companies reached a multi-year deal to return Nexstar's stations and NewsNation to DirecTV's lineup.
While terms were undisclosed, the agreement ends one of the longest standoffs between a broadcaster and distributor.
The deal brings relief to impacted viewers and has significant implications for future retransmission consent negotiations.