ORLANDO, Fla. — Florida Cable Subscribers should no longer be receiving WFTV and WRDQ through their cable service. If you are receiving ABC programming, we would like to hear from you! Click here to email WFTV.
Florida Cable has a contractual obligation with Channel 9 and its parent company, Cox Media Group, but it has not lived up to the terms of that agreement, resulting in the loss of Eyewitness News and your favorite network programming.
Contact Florida Cable at 1-800-779-2788 or send them a message to let them know you don't want to lose WFTV and WRDQ!
WFTV and CMG will continue to attempt to resolve the situation. In the meantime, you can still watch WFTV over the air for free with a digital converter box.
Why can't I get WFTV and WRDQ on Florida Cable?
Florida Cable has a contractual obligation with Channel 9 and its parent company, Cox Media Group, but it has not lived up to the terms of that agreement, resulting in the loss of Eyewitness News and your favorite network programming.
Cox Media Group, our parent, and Charter have been working diligently to come to a fair and reasonable agreement and will continue to do so.
What can I do?
Call Florida Cable toll-free at 1-800-779-2788 and express your desire to get WFTV and WRDQ added back into its lineup immediately.
What is the dispute with Florida Cable about?
Almost three years ago, Channel 9's parent company, Cox Media Group, reached an agreement with Florida Cable to carry WFTV and WRDQ.
Unfortunately, Florida Cable has refused to live up to the terms of that agreement, resulting in the loss of Eyewitness News and your favorite network programming.
Channel 9 and CMG has spent months hoping to resolve the issue with Florida Cable to no avail.
If WFTV and WRDQ are no longer carried on Florida Cable, can viewers still access them?
After Thursday, most viewers will be able to receive WFTV and WRDQ in HD for free by using a HD antenna.
Watch Eyewitness News live on WFTV.com and on the News, Weather and Alarm Clock apps, available for free in the app store.
In addition, viewers will continue to be able to receive WFTV and WRDQ from DirecTV, Dish Network, and essentially all other local cable operators.
Do you anticipate resolving the dispute with Florida Cable?
We continue to attempt to resolve this situation, but the ball remains in Florida Cable's court to live up to the terms of the agreement.
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