The network also urged FiOS customers to complain. " have made it clear to us that they no longer wish to negotiate, despite our desire to continue to serve their subscribers,” read the network’s statement. The Weather Channel, which saw ratings gains in February with its storms and severe weather coverage, said it was “disappointed” it had been dropped. The company also provides the FiOS TV WeatherBug “widget” application, which highlights local weather, on another channel. It launched the new AccuWeather Network and its mobile app earlier this week. That’s not to say that Verizon FiOS’ 5.6 million subscribers will be without weather news options. “In today’s environment, customers are increasingly accessing weather information not only from their TV but from a variety of online sources and apps,” read part of a statement provided by Verizon spokesperson Jarryd R. While desire to reduce content costs played a role in the decision, another culprit is the shift in ways customers are getting their weather information. The telecommunications company said its contract to carry the Weather Channel and Weather Scan on its FiOS TV service expired, and it has opted not to seek renewal. This is the second Dear John (Dear Jim) letter written to The Weather Channel in the past year. WeatherBug can also be launched by pressing the 'widget' button on the FiOS TV remote.
Only showing the Checkmark on either a white or black My Verizon screen widget and must always now log into the My Verizon app to view my data consumed. Verizon will also provide the FiOS TV WeatherBug 'widget' application, which features hyper-local weather, on FiOS TV channel 49.
I transferred my SIM card and installed the My Verizon app and pulled the Widget to my home screen.
Verizon has given the cold shoulder to the Weather Channel. Again, my new Motorola Razr 2020 running Android 10 OS is a bring your own device.