Mediagazer: Dish warns that the Univision blackout that began on June 30 may become permanent as the two companies fail to come to terms on a contract renewal (Todd Spangler/Variety)

6:05 PM ET, August 3, 2018

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Todd Spangler / Variety:

Dish warns that the Univision blackout that began on June 30 may become permanent as the two companies fail to come to terms on a contract renewal — Hispanic media company's channels have been dark on satellite, Sling TV since June 30 — Dish Network says the removal …

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