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DISH Threatens to Pull FOX10 from Alabama Lineup
Customers may lose access to local network programming unless a renewal agreement is reached soon.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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DISH Network customers in Mobile, Alabama could lose access to FOX10 on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. unless a renewal agreement is reached between DISH and the local station. If an agreement is not reached, DISH will pull WALA FOX10 from its lineup, leaving customers without access to FOX network programming and local news.
Why it matters
This dispute between DISH and FOX10 is the latest in a series of carriage agreement negotiations that have resulted in local TV stations being dropped from DISH's lineup in recent years. These disruptions can be frustrating for viewers who rely on local news and programming, and highlight the ongoing tensions between pay-TV providers and local broadcasters over distribution rights and fees.
The details
DISH Network customers in the Mobile, Alabama area have been notified that they may lose access to FOX10, the local FOX affiliate, on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m. unless a new carriage agreement is reached between DISH and the station's owner. If an agreement is not reached, DISH will remove WALA FOX10 from its lineup, leaving customers without access to FOX network shows and local news coverage.
- The current carriage agreement between DISH and FOX10 is set to expire on Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m.
The players
DISH Network
A major satellite television provider in the United States.
WALA FOX10
The FOX network affiliate serving the Mobile, Alabama television market.
What’s next
If an agreement is not reached by Tuesday, March 10 at 6 p.m., DISH customers in the Mobile area will lose access to FOX10 and its programming. Viewers will have the option to switch to other pay-TV providers or use an antenna to continue receiving FOX10 for free.
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between pay-TV providers and local broadcasters, and the impact these carriage agreement negotiations can have on viewers who rely on local news and programming. It serves as a reminder for consumers to stay informed about potential service disruptions and have backup options available.
