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UPDATED MSG NETWORKS STATEMENT ON ALTICE DISPUTE

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MSG Networks issued a statement regarding its ongoing dispute with Altice USA. The company expressed support for Attorneys General who are demanding Altice either provide full refunds to subscribers or immediately reach an agreement to restore MSG Networks to Optimum subscribers. The dispute has resulted in MSG Networks being unavailable to Optimum customers.

MSG Networks ha rilasciato una dichiarazione riguardo alla sua controversia in corso con Altice USA. L'azienda ha espresso supporto agli Procuratori Generali che chiedono ad Altice di fornire rimborsi completi agli abbonati o di raggiungere immediatamente un accordo per ripristinare MSG Networks per gli abbonati di Optimum. La disputa ha reso MSG Networks non disponibile per i clienti di Optimum.

MSG Networks emitió un comunicado sobre su disputa en curso con Altice USA. La empresa expresó su apoyo a los Procuradores Generales que exigen que Altice proporcione reembolsos completos a los suscriptores o que llegue de inmediato a un acuerdo para restablecer MSG Networks a los suscriptores de Optimum. La disputa ha resultado en que MSG Networks no esté disponible para los clientes de Optimum.

MSG Networks는 Altice USA와의 진행 중인 분쟁에 대한 성명을 발표했습니다. 이 회사는 Altice가 구독자에게 전액 환불을 제공하거나 Optimum 구독자를 위해 MSG Networks를 복원하기 위한 계약을 즉시 체결할 것을 요구하는 법무장관들을 지지한다고 밝혔습니다. 이 분쟁으로 인해 MSG Networks는 Optimum 고객에게 제공되지 않고 있습니다.

MSG Networks a publié une déclaration concernant son litige en cours avec Altice USA. L'entreprise a exprimé son soutien aux procureurs généraux qui demandent à Altice de fournir des remboursements complets aux abonnés ou d'atteindre immédiatement un accord pour rétablir MSG Networks aux abonnés d'Optimum. Ce litige a entraîné l'inaccessibilité de MSG Networks pour les clients d'Optimum.

MSG Networks hat eine Erklärung zu seinem laufenden Streit mit Altice USA abgegeben. Das Unternehmen hat die Generalstaatsanwälte unterstützt, die von Altice verlangen, entweder vollständige Rückerstattungen an die Abonnenten zu leisten oder sofort eine Vereinbarung zu treffen, um MSG Networks für Optimum-Abonnenten wiederherzustellen. Der Streit hat dazu geführt, dass MSG Networks für Optimum-Kunden nicht verfügbar ist.

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  • Ongoing carriage dispute with major distributor Altice USA impacting revenue and viewership

NEW YORK, Feb. 6, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MSG Networks released the following statement about ongoing negotiations with Altice USA:

"We applaud the Attorneys General in demanding Altice do right by its subscribers and either issue a full refund or immediately reach an agreement to return MSG Networks to Optimum subscribers."

To read the press release from the Attorneys General, click here.

About MSG Networks

MSG Networks, a pioneer in sports media, owns and operates two award-winning regional sports and entertainment networks (MSG and MSG Sportsnet) and MSG+, a direct-to-consumer and authenticated streaming offering (included in the Gotham Sports App), that serve the nation's number one media market, the New York DMA, as well as other portions of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut and Pennsylvania. The networks feature a wide range of compelling sports content, including exclusive live local games and other programming of the New York Knicks, New York Rangers, New York Islanders, New Jersey Devils and Buffalo Sabres, as well as significant coverage of the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. This content, in addition to a diverse array of other sporting events and critically acclaimed original programming, has established MSG Networks as the gold standard in regional sports. MSG Networks is part of the Sphere Entertainment Co. (NYSE: SPHR).

Contact: 
Dan Schoenberg (dan.schoenberg@msg.com)

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FAQ

What is the current status of MSG Networks' dispute with Altice USA?

MSG Networks is currently unavailable to Optimum subscribers due to an ongoing carriage dispute with Altice USA. Attorneys General are demanding Altice either issue full refunds or reach an agreement to restore the service.

What actions are Attorneys General taking in the MSG Networks and Altice dispute?

Attorneys General are demanding that Altice either provide full refunds to subscribers or immediately reach an agreement to restore MSG Networks to Optimum subscribers.

How are Optimum subscribers affected by the MSG Networks and Altice dispute?

Optimum subscribers currently do not have access to MSG Networks content due to the ongoing dispute between MSG Networks and Altice USA.

What options has Altice been given to resolve the MSG Networks dispute?

According to the statement, Altice has been given two options: issue full refunds to subscribers or reach an immediate agreement to restore MSG Networks to Optimum subscribers.

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