Northland UPN on DIRECTV?

[bradhasbrouck]

DIRECTV Subscribers in Duluth, Minnesota is still without UPN as part of their locals package.

However, Duluth-Superior subscribers is missing "FRIDAY NIGHT SMACKDOWN", "VERONICA MARS" and "AMERICA'S NEXT TOP MODEL" which is still the most watched TV shows on UPN.

But, When will "Northland UPN" be available to DIRECTV Subscribers in the
Duluth-Superior area to see those favorite shows?

 

[Spin]

Call KBJR and request that they file for must carry status.

 

[Mr Tony]

Its a digital subchannel so it doesn't qualify for must carry

 

[Spin]

Ouch that sucks.

 

[Mr Tony]

all 6 Full powered Duluth stations are on DirecTV (and Dish) right now
KDLH-CBS
KBJR-NBC
WDIO-ABC
KDQS-FOX
WDSE-PBS
KRII-NBC (translator of KBJR but KBJR is licensed to Superior, WI and KRII is licensed to Chisholm, MN so they both qualify)

WB is cable only and UPN Is a digital subchannel.

Don't get me wrong, I'd love for Dish/Direct to carry it...wish Dish was smart and carried that instead of KRII, which other than a couple commercials and a 5 minute news segment, is the same as KBJR