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DISH Drops WCAX and WYCI Channels from Service
Customers lose access to local news and popular shows after renewal agreement not reached.
Published on Mar. 11, 2026
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DISH Network customers in Vermont have lost access to local TV stations WCAX Channel 3 and WYCI after the satellite provider failed to reach a renewal agreement with the channels. This means DISH customers can no longer watch shows like NCIS, Survivor, The Price Is Right, March Madness, and local news programming.
Why it matters
The loss of local channels is a common issue for DISH customers, as the satellite provider has frequently had disputes with local stations over carriage fees. This disruption in service impacts viewers' ability to access important local news and popular national programming.
The details
DISH customers can no longer view WCAX Channel 3 and WYCI after the renewal agreement between DISH and the local stations was not reached on March 10. This means DISH customers have lost access to a variety of news, sports, and entertainment programming that was previously available through these channels.
- DISH customers lost access to WCAX Channel 3 and WYCI on Tuesday, March 10, 2026.
The players
DISH Network
A major satellite television provider in the United States.
WCAX Channel 3
A local television station serving the Burlington, Vermont area.
WYCI
A local television station also serving the Burlington, Vermont area.
What’s next
DISH customers can contact the company at 800-333-3474 to express their desire to have WCAX, WYCI, and the associated programming restored to the satellite provider's lineup.
The takeaway
This disruption in service highlights the ongoing tensions between local television stations and national satellite providers over carriage fees, which can often lead to temporary blackouts that impact viewers' access to important news, sports, and entertainment content.
