Operators of two broadcast networks in the United States, working, in particular, in New York, Chicago and Los Angeles, refused to broadcast the channel RT, according to its website.

"The cable TV operator Spectrum (part of Charter Communications) on September 1 refused to renew the broadcast agreement with RT. To the question of the channel about the reason for the decision, the operator stated that with the development of the Internet it is not expedient to provide the services of the distribution of the television signal, "- says the message on the RT website.

In it, referring to the deputy editor-in-chief of the TV channel Anna Belkin, it is specified that "RT failed to confirm the information on the" change of strategy "of Charter Communications through sources in the US television industry".

"As far as we know, the company has not broken up contracts with other TV channels for this reason. It is clear that discriminatory measures continue to be applied to RT, which seriously complicate our work, "Belkina said.

At the same time, according to RT, Comcast Chicago (formerly known as Time Warner Cable) announced its intention not to renew the agreement on broadcasting the TV channel from October 1, citing the law on powers in the field of national defense, namely the John McCain amendment. It allows distributors unilaterally, without giving reasons, to refuse to broadcast content that is controlled or financed by the Russian government, the message explains..

Coverage of data networks covers New York, New Jersey, San Diego, Los Angeles and Chicago.