New York Rangers Fans Left in the Dust As MSG Network and Altice Deal Implodes
In a rising trend, NHL fans in New York will not be able to watch the Rangers, thanks to an implosion between Altice andMSG Network. The Rangers and MSG were unable to make a deal work between the two companies.
As a result New York Rangers, New York Knicks New York Islanders, and New Jersey Devils will not be able to view their teams on Optimum. A subscription based service which deliver games to the fans for years.
Now, Altice USA plans on implementing price increases, while delivering less and pushing MSG Network off of TV screens everywhere.
Mollie Walker has been covering the saga, as the two brands were unable to reach a deal in a row that has had the same trajectory, as CHSN and Comcast/Xfinity.
This is another case of TV companies gouging their customers, and delivering a less-than-ideal product.
This was seen in Chicago, and now Altice USA is following suit in New York.
The previous Optimum Core TV package - which included MSG Networks and includes other sports channels - increased from $95 to $140/month, nearly a 50% increase.
Now, following Altice's introduction of its new packages just a few weeks ago, the most "affordable" new package that had offered MSG Networks prior to the drop is $160/month - that is almost 70% more than what Optimum customers paid before.
MSG Networks offered Altice the same fair and reasonable terms that other major providers accepted. And now Altice's own customers are paying the price to bolster Altice's bottom line with dramatic price hikes and unreasonable proposals to programmers.
Optimum subscribers are encouraged to visit KEEPMSG.COM for more information, including on how switch providers or to find other options for watching MSG Networks' award-winning programming.
NBA and NHL telecasts appearing on MSG Networks regularly rank as some of the most-watched cable programs in the region.
With the death of RSN's teams are stepping in to create their own networks, and control their product.
This has resulted in disputes over carriage fees, and less than quality service delivered to their customers nationwide.
It appears gouging customers is the new modus operandi.
