Cincinnati Bell (Altafiber)
Cancels Newsmax
Cincinnati Bell (now called Altafiber), a cable, internet and telecom provider, has recently dropped Newsmax to censor our news and your voice!
Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber is available throughout Southwest Ohio and in parts of Kentucky.
In the middle of negotiations and without notice, Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber dropped Newsmax on January 1st!
They did this even though Newsmax is now the 4th highest rated cable news channel and a top 20 cable channel!
Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber dropped Newsmax to keep over 80 channels that have less ratings and who they pay more money to.
Here are the facts:
Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber claims this was a “business decision”
FACT: Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber is keeping 11 liberal news channels but dropping Newsmax
Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber says Newsmax is too costly
FACT: Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber pays more than 80 other channels that have lower ratings than Newsmax more money
Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber claims they failed to come to terms with Newsmax
FACT: Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber dropped Newsmax as negotiations with their agent, the NCTC, were on-going.
Newsmax negotiated in good faith and actually came to a fair agreement with the NCTC. But now Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber won’t sign it!
Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber claims Newsmax is “free” via streaming — why should they pay?
FACT: They always knew they would not have to pay while Newsmax was available for free through streaming platforms.
Bottomline: Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber's claims simply don’t add up!
Important: Sen. Rand Paul was outraged Newsmax was dropped as they kept 11 liberal channels.
Sen. Paul is urging conservatives in Kentucky and Ohio to cancel their Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber . . . drop their service and reject their marketing offers!
You Can Fight Back!
If you oppose censorship, take a stand with Newsmax.
You can take these steps:
- Call Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber and let them know you want Newsmax on air.
Call them and speak to a live agent toll-free at 1-888-246-2355
- Let Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber Know You Can Cancel, That You Want Newsmax Back On!
You have the right to cancel Cincinnati Bell/Altafiber for cable service, internet, telecom or broadband.
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