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DISH Could Pull WCAX and WYCI From Service
Customers may lose access to local news and popular shows if a renewal agreement is not reached.
Published on Mar. 9, 2026
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DISH Network customers in Vermont could lose access to local TV stations WCAX and WYCI on Tuesday, March 10th at 7:00 PM ET unless a renewal agreement is reached soon. If DISH pulls the stations, viewers will no longer be able to watch fan favorites like Survivor 50, FBI, NCIS, and local news programming.
Why it matters
The potential loss of WCAX and WYCI would deprive DISH customers in Vermont of access to important local news and popular national entertainment programming. This disruption highlights the ongoing tensions between TV providers and local broadcasters over carriage agreements and could leave viewers with fewer options to access the content they want.
The details
DISH has often disrupted access to local television stations in recent years, but viewers have alternative options through other pay-TV providers, streaming services, and free over-the-air antennas. WCAX and WYCI are available for free with an antenna, and their streaming apps can also be downloaded for various devices.
- DISH could pull WCAX and WYCI from its service on Tuesday, March 10, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
The players
DISH Network
A major satellite TV provider that could potentially remove WCAX and WYCI from its service if a renewal agreement is not reached.
WCAX
A local TV station in Burlington, Vermont that is at risk of being pulled from DISH Network's service.
WYCI
A local TV station in Vermont that is also at risk of being pulled from DISH Network's service.
What’s next
The judge in the case will decide on Tuesday whether or not to allow DISH to pull WCAX and WYCI from its service.
The takeaway
This dispute highlights the ongoing tensions between TV providers and local broadcasters, and the potential impact on viewers who may lose access to important local news and popular national programming if an agreement is not reached. Viewers have alternative options, but the loss of WCAX and WYCI would still be a significant disruption for DISH customers in Vermont.
