The continued saga between MSG Networks and Altice — the guardian firm of Optimum — has taken one other flip.
Based on MSG Networks, Altice walked away from negotiations after pulling its final proposal because the seek for an settlement that would come with permitting Optimum prospects to regain entry to Knicks, Rangers, Islanders and Devils video games dragged on.
The earlier deal, the place Optimum paid MSG Networks $10 per subscriber, expired at midnight on Jan. 1, The Put up’s Josh Kosman beforehand reported.
“Altice USA has pulled their last proposal and walked away from negotiations to bring MSG Networks back to its Optimum subscribers,” MSG Networks stated in a press release Friday, partly. “Additionally they simply dropped WPIX Channel 11 in New York and different native stations across the nation. In case you have been ready, like we have now, for them to do proper by their prospects — don’t wait any longer.
“Now is the time to switch to Verizon Fios who has a special offer for Optimum subscribers. Meanwhile, Optimum has been charging their over 1 million customers for local sports programming they have not been receiving and EVERY subscriber should be credited at least $10 a month.”
