PulseTV Programming Notices

PulseTV contract changes, expirations, or cancellations.

Any upcoming changes, renewals, updates, and cancellations will be posted below.

Our programming contracts periodically come up for renewal – and we attempt to negotiate reasonable terms on behalf of our customers.  If we are unable to reach an agreement, we may be required to remove programming.

The current PulseTV channel lineup for residential customers can be found at PulseFiber.org/ChannelLineup.

The programming contract between CBS Sports and PulseTV is up for renewal on December 31, 2026. Pulse is trying to negotiate reasonable fees and terms on behalf of our customers, but we may be required to remove CBS Sports programming if we are unable to reach an agreement and renew the contract.

Posted 8/10/26

The programming contract between KCNC-TV (CBS) and PulseTV is up for renewal on December 31, 2026. Pulse is trying to negotiate reasonable fees and terms on behalf of our customers, but we may be required to remove CBS Sports programming if we are unable to reach an agreement and renew the contract.

Posted 8/10/26

The programming contract between WGN America (NewsNation) and PulseTV is up for renewal on December 15, 2026. Pulse is trying to negotiate reasonable fees and terms on behalf of our customers, but we may be required to remove CBS Sports programming if we are unable to reach an agreement and renew the contract.

Posted 8/10/26

The programming contracts between Nexstar Media Group and PulseTV is up for renewal on December 15, 2026.

The channels under the Nexstar Media Group contract include KWGN-TV (CW); KWGN – Court; KWGN – Comet; KWGN – Charge!; KDVR – FOX; KDVR – Antenna; and KDVE – TBD.

Pulse is trying to negotiate reasonable fees and terms on behalf of our customers, but we may be required to remove CBS Sports programming if we are unable to reach an agreement and renew the contract.

Posted 8/10/26

On or about January 9, 2026, MotorTrend TV channel will be rebranded to Discovery Turbo (PulseTV Channel 70).

Starting on November 17, 2025, the CNN Max live news feed will no longer be available on HBO Max.  However, you will continue to have access to select CNN Originals with your HBO Max subscription. The live feed can be accessed via the CNN linear network.

Posted 10/3/2025

On or about November 14, 2025, MSNBC will change its name to MSNow (PulseTV Channel 105).

Posted 9/17/2025

The programming contract between NBCUniversal (NBCU) and PulseTV is up for renewal on October 28, 2025. This contract gives Pulse permission to provide customers with certain channels (listed below) in exchange for a fee per customer. Pulse is trying to negotiate reasonable fees and terms on behalf of our customers, but we may be required to remove NBCU programming if we are unable to reach an agreement and renew the contract.

The channels under the NBCU contract include USA, Bravo, CNBC, CNBC World, E!, G4, The Golf Channel, MSNBC, NBCSN, Olympic Package, Olympic Channel, Oxygen, Syfy, Telemundo, Universal Kid, and Universo.

Posted 8/14/2025

The following HBO and Cinemax linear channels have been renamed:

  • HBO2 is now HBO Hits (PulseTV 502)
  • HBO Signature is now HBO Drama (PulseTV 503)
  • HBO Zone is now HBO Movies (PulseTV 507)
  • MoreMAX is now Cinemax Hits (PulseTV 510)
  • ActionMAX is now Cinemax Action (PulseTV 512)

MavTV (PulseTV Channel 73) is being rebranded as Racer Network

Effective on or after August 15, 2025, HBO Family, ThrillerMax, MovieMax, & OuterMax will cease programming and will no longer be available.