The data pipe and stations went dark at 5 p.m.
ET on Optimum, which is owned by the U.S. arm of French telecom giantAltice.
In all, 42 markets are affected by the fight.
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Nexstar said it has tried to engage in good faith negotiations with Altice since October.
In a statement provided to Deadline, Optimum accused Nexstar of demanding exorbitant rates for its programming.
