when will direct tv get abc back?

DirectTV’s ABC outage appears to be tied to a retransmission dispute , and there’s no firm public timeline for when it will be restored. Recent coverage from early-to-mid June says the blackout was still ongoing, while earlier disputes between DirecTV and major broadcasters have sometimes been resolved only after a new carriage deal was signed.

What’s known

• In the current dispute, Scripps stations carrying ABC were still dark for DirecTV customers in June, with no announced return date.

• Reports from June 13 said the impasse was still continuing, and viewers were being pointed to alternatives like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, and Fubo.

• In past DirecTV channel disputes, service returned only when the companies reached an agreement, not on a fixed schedule.

Practical options now

• Use an over-the-air antenna if ABC is available in your area.

• Check live TV streaming services that carry ABC in your market.

• Watch for a new carriage agreement announcement, because that is what typically brings the channel back.

Bottom line

Right now, the safest answer is: there’s no confirmed date for ABC’s return on DirecTV. If you want, I can also tell you whether this blackout affects your local ABC station specifically.