In 2023, there was a significant dispute between DirecTV and MSNBC’s parent company, NBCUniversal, which led to MSNBC and other channels being removed from DirecTV’s lineup. The disagreement primarily revolved around carriage fees, which are the fees that pay-TV providers like DirecTV pay networks to carry their channels. When the companies couldn’t come to an agreement over these fees, DirecTV pulled MSNBC, CNBC, and other NBCUniversal channels from their service.
This action affected millions of DirecTV customers, especially those who rely on cable or satellite services for news programming. The dispute continued for a while, and there was significant media attention on the matter. As of the latest updates in 2024, the channels had not been restored, meaning DirecTV customers could not access MSNBC through their subscription.
If you’re looking to watch MSNBC, you would need to explore other platforms like streaming services (e.g., Peacock, YouTube TV, Hulu + Live TV, etc.) or possibly look into other satellite or cable providers.
