Why Your TV Rate Increased – Keeping You Informed
2025 TV Rate Increase and Why
We appreciate the loyalty of our Blue Ridge live TV customers. Unfortunately, rising programming costs continue to rise, as TV networks increase the price we pay to provide their channels. Beginning in April, we will be adjusting the price of our live TV service.
Programming costs are what we pay to broadcast networks (ABC, NBC, CBS, and FOX) and cable networks, such as Fox News, ESPN, TBS, and USA, to carry their programming over our cable system. These fees continue to rise as programmers increase the fees for their content. While we work hard to negotiate fair rates, we must adjust our pricing to continue providing the entertainment, live sports, and local channels you have come to expect.
We know you have more options than ever, and a price increase is never welcome news. That said, we remain committed to delivering the convenience and reliability of all your favorite live programming in one place—so you can enjoy breaking news, live sports, and must-watch events without juggling multiple streaming services.
Keeping You Informed
As a customer-focused company, we understand that lower-cost streaming alternatives may be available. If you decide to switch from traditional live TV service, we also offer Blue Ridge Stream without live TV. It’s an easy, cost-effective way to access your favorite streaming apps and on-demand content, including over 300 free ad-supported channels and our local channels TV13 and Cable11.
SAVE with Blue Ridge
• Current Internet subscribers can save $5.00/month by signing for AutoPay and Paperless Billing. Learn more at brctv.com/ap-discount
• Blue Ridge Mobile, powered by America's fastest Nationwide 5G Network, may offer significant savings over your current national provider with prices starting as low as $15/month. Learn more at brctv.com/mobile.
• For a limited time, we are offering residential customers up to two Blue Ridge Stream units FREE for six months to help ease the transition from outdated TV equipment. Switching is easy, convenient, and FREE when you self-install. Learn more at brctv.com/stream-free-trial.
Our Customers Are Our Purpose
At Blue Ridge, we pride ourselves in reducing operating expenses wherever we can to minimize the rate impact on our customers. And unlike other cable TV service providers, we do not have hidden fees such as Sports, Broadcast, HD, Network, or Entertainment Fees. Our prices are transparent and clear.
If you have any questions or need assistance transitioning to our Blue Ridge Stream service, our local customer service team is ready to support you.