DISH Network customers in the Myrtle Beach area risk losing access to WMBF News and Grand Strand Today starting Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 7 p.m., unless a carriage renewal is reached.
Dispute Details
The blackout stems from failed contract negotiations between DISH and WMBF’s owner (Gray Television), a common issue in retransmission consent disputes where providers resist paying higher fees for local stations. Similar standoffs have hit DISH with other outlets in recent years.
Viewer Options
- Call DISH at 800-333-3474 to urge restoration.
- Switch to DIRECTV, local cable, YouTube TV, Hulu Live, or Fubo.
- Use a free antenna for over-the-air WMBF signal.
- Stream newscasts via WMBF apps on Android, Roku, Fire TV, or Apple TV.
