What to do when a channel goes missing (USA Network)?

[Robsmith41nj]

Hi - using TVE with Xfinity and Optimum. Both had USA Network until yesterday, and now it's gone on both. Have removed/re-added, rescanned, etc. Is there some way to find out if the providers stopped offering the channel for TVE or if it's a temporary issue?

[maddox]

Please see:

NBC and NBC Sports Networks No Longer Available via TV Everywhere Providers

Discussion here:

NBC, NBC Sports, NBCU Networks No Longer Available via TV Everywhere Providers

NBC, and its regional sports networks, are no longer available in Channels via TV Everywhere providers. NBC is still, and will continue to be, available via over the air antennas. NBC has adjusted their streaming technology to a format that is incompatible with Channels. This is not something that we can adapt to, and ends compatibility with Channels. My NBC channel is still working Your NBC affiliate has not migrated yet but it will within time. So while it works right now, it assuredly will…