CINCINNATI — DirecTV, a multi‑billion‑dollar corporation that controls programming distribution for millions of Americans, has removed WCPO 9’s trusted, locally produced news, along with upcoming sports and entertainment programming from its channel lineup.
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We’re working hard to restore your programming, but in the meantime, here’s how you can keep watching WCPO 9 and ABC.
What you can do:
If you are a DirecTV customer, contact DirecTV at 1-855-KEEP-US-1 (1-855-533-7871) and tell them you want WCPO 9 restored on your channel lineup.
Our priority is to make sure that you continue to have access to the sports, news, weather and traffic updates that support your daily life, in addition to all the great programs we know you love.
Here’s how you can stay connected to [Station] programming:
Free Options:
- By antenna: Our signal is always free and available over-the-air. An antenna provides a reliable, high-definition viewing experience. Visit www.thefreeTVproject.org or Tablo TV to find the best antenna for your location.
- On our streaming apps: You can watch WCPO 9 other content by searching for our station on Samsung TV Plus, LG Channels, Amazon Prime Video and other connected TV platforms.
Other Services:
- YouTube TV
- Hulu + Live TV
- Other streaming platforms, as well as cable services in our area, including Altafiber and Spectrum
How to Rescan Your TV for Our Free Over-the-Air Signal
If you are using an antenna, you may need to rescan your TV to find our channel. It's a simple
process that is usually found in your TV’s menu:
- Click the "Menu" button on your remote control.
- In the menu, choose "Channel Setup" or a similar option
- Select "Antenna" or "Tuner."
- Start a "New Scan" or "Auto Scan." Your TV will automatically find all available channels.
If you run into issues, please refer to the product manual that came with your TV.