
In 2020, Comcast, the parent company of Xfinity, announced that it would be cutting ties with FE TV, a popular channel on its platform. This move left many subscribers wondering what it meant for their TV viewing experience.
FE TV was a niche channel that offered a wide range of content, including music videos, comedy shows, and more. It was a unique addition to the Xfinity lineup, and many fans were disappointed to see it go.
The exact reasons for Comcast's decision to cut FE TV were not publicly disclosed. However, it's worth noting that Comcast has been slowly phasing out some of its less popular channels in recent years.
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Comcast Cancels TV
Comcast has canceled the Family Entertainment Television (FETV) channel in some markets, including Chicago, effective December 31.
FETV is an independent network that carries family-friendly programming and has a top 30 Nielsen coverage ranking. It has a combined audience total of 600,000 households, which amounts to a top five audience on cable.
Comcast is demanding "unfair terms" from FETV, which is carried under a leased access agreement. FETV does not ask for carriage fees from operators and is not responsible for cord-cutting caused by rising cable rates.
FETV's CEO, Drew Sumrall, said that numerous networks with a fraction of FETV's audience are paid millions of dollars per year in license fees, while family-friendly independents like FETV are given much less favorable terms.
FETV has been carried on Comcast's systems since 2013 and has a leased access agreement with the cable TV company. However, Comcast is now in renewal discussions with FETV's third-party representatives that handle the distribution agreement for the Chicago market.
Here are some markets where FETV may be dropped:
- Chicago
- Central California
- Houston
FETV has a combined audience total of 600,000 households, which amounts to a top five audience on cable. This is a significant audience, and FETV's removal from Comcast's systems may impact many viewers.
Market Decision
FETV's market decision has been a topic of concern for its viewers. Comcast may drop the network in certain markets, including Chicago, effective December 31.
FETV's CEO Drew Sumrall claims that Comcast is demanding "unfair terms" because FETV is an independent network. FETV does not ask for carriage fees from operators and is not responsible for cord-cutting caused by rising cable rates.
FETV has a leased access agreement with Comcast for distribution on certain systems. However, FETV's President and CEO Drew Sumrall says that this proves his point that the deck is stacked against independents.
According to FETV, numerous networks with a fraction of its audience are paid millions of dollars per year in license fees, while family-friendly independents like FETV are given much less favorable terms.
FETV and fellow independent station INSP have a combined audience total of 600,000 households, which amounts to a top five audience on cable.
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Cancellation News
FETV has been removed from Comcast's Xfinity channel lineup, leaving some customers without access to their favorite channel.
Comcast customers have reported that FETV has disappeared from their channel lineup, with some noticing the change as early as July 12.
The only way to watch FETV now is through streaming on devices like Roku, which can be a hassle for some users.
Calls to Xfinity have been unhelpful, with some representatives suggesting that customers upgrade to an X1 box, which some users dislike due to its clunky interface and noise.
The removal of FETV has been met with frustration and disappointment from customers who rely on the channel for entertainment.
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