Satellite TV Fees Get 2.9% Inflation Bump for 2026
Published Date: 12/1/2025
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Starting January 1, 2026, satellite TV companies will pay 2.9% more in royalty fees for the shows they retransmit, thanks to a cost of living boost. This change affects satellite carriers and helps keep payments fair as prices rise. The new rates kick in for all of 2026, making sure creators get their due while satellite services keep rolling.
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Satellite carriers pay 2.9% higher royalties
Starting January 1, 2026, satellite TV carriers must pay 2.9% more in compulsory copyright royalties. The monthly rates are set at 37 cents per subscriber for private home viewing (up from 36 cents) and 76 cents per subscriber for commercial establishments (up from 74 cents); these rates apply for the period January 1, 2026 through December 31, 2026 and the rule is effective December 1, 2025.
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