Understanding Your Upcoming Rate Change

Beginning with your February 2026 bill, LFT Fiber will implement adjustments to our TV package rates and Broadcast Surcharge Fee.

Over the past several years, we’ve held rates steady despite continual increases in programming and network costs, working hard to absorb as much of those expenses as possible. However, ongoing increases from broadcast networks and content providers have now reached a point where an adjustment is necessary.

Like all providers, we continue to face annual increases in programming costs from networks and content owners. The largest of these are fees charged by local broadcast stations, which we pass directly through to customers as the Broadcast Surcharge Fee.
LFT Fiber does not profit from these costs.

To help offset these rising fees and minimize the impact on you to the best of our ability, we’ve made adjustments across several of our core TV tiers.

What's Changing

The chart below is intended as a quick reference to show how the rate change could impact you. Please see your specific bill and package details to understand how it will fully apply to your account. Fiber TV Packages are not available for sale.

Package2025 Monthly Rate2026 Monthly RateChange
connecTV Basic TV + Broadcast Surcharge
$44.45
$58.00
+$13.55
connecTV Expanded Basic + Broadcast Surcharge
$108.45
$133.00
+$24.55
connecTV Digital Plus + Broadcast Surcharge
$130.45
$150.00
+$19.55
Fiber TV Basic + Broadcast Surcharge
$44.45
$58.00
+$13.55
Fiber TV Expanded + Broadcast Surcharge
$108.45
$133.00
+$24.55
Fiber TV Digital Access + Broadcast Surcharge
$113.45
$135.00
+$21.55
Fiber TV Digital Plus + Broadcast Surcharge
$130.45
$150.00
+$19.55
Fiber TV Hispanic Tier + Broadcast Surcharge
$133.45
$156.00
+$22.55

Summary of Adjustments:

The overall Broadcast Surcharge Fee increasing to $38.00. To help limit the overall impact on your monthly bill, we’ve also adjusted several of our core TV package rates:

  • Basic Tier customers will see a $7.95 rate decrease
  • Digital Access Tier customers will see a $.05 rate decrease
  • Digital Plus Tier customers will see a $1.95 rate decrease
  • Expanded Basic Tier customers will see a $3.05 rate increase

While we cannot fully absorb the rising programming costs from broadcast and cable networks these changes are designed to keep your total bill as stable as possible. Most customers can expect an overall change of approximately $13–$25 per month, depending on their package.

Residential Price ChangesCurrent PricePrice Feb 1, 2026Difference
Paramount + Showtime
10.99
12.50
1.51
HBO
16.50
17.75
1.25
MGM+
6.50
7.25
0.75
Add-ons (only connecTV)
Premiums Bundle
52.95
57.00
4.05
Sports Package
14.95
15.25
0.30
Encore
3.50
3.75
0.25
Add-ons (only Fiber TV)
DVR Service
11.99
12.00
0.01
DVR 1000 Service
15.99
16.00
0.01
NFL RedZone (annual price)
53.00
62.00
9.00

The chart below is intended as a quick reference to show how the rate change could impact you. Please see your specific bill and package details to understand how it will fully apply to your account. Fiber TV Packages are not available for sale.

Business Price ChangesCurrent PricePrice Feb 1, 2026Difference
connecTV Basic + Broadcast Surcharge
67.00
64.00
(3.00)
connecTV Expanded + Broadcast Surcharge
137.00
149.00
12.00
connecTV Plus + Broadcast Surcharge
164.00
167.00
3.00
Fiber TV Basic + Broadcast Surcharge
44.4564.0019.55
Fiber TV Expanded + Broadcast Surcharge
108.45
149.00
40.55
Fiber TV Digital Access + Broadcast Surcharge
113.45
152.00
38.55
Fiber TV Digital Plus + Broadcast Surcharge
130.45
167.00
36.55
Fiber TV Hispanic Tier + Broadcast Surcharge
133.45174.0040.55
Add-ons (only Fiber TV)
DVR Service
11.99
12.00
0.01
DVR 1000 Service
15.99
16.00
0.01

The chart below is intended as a quick reference to show how the rate change could impact you. Please see your specific bill and package details to understand how it will fully apply to your account. Fiber TV Packages are not available for sale.

Hospitality Price ChangesCurrent PricePrice Feb 1, 2026Difference
connecTV Basic + Broadcast Surcharge
67.00
64.00
(3.00)
connecTV Expanded + Broadcast Surcharge
137.00
149.00
12.00
connecTV Plus + Broadcast Surcharge
164.00
167.00
3.00
Fiber TV Basic + Broadcast Surcharge
44.4564.0019.55
Fiber TV Digital Access + Broadcast Surcharge
108.45
149.00
40.55
Fiber TV Digital Plus + Broadcast Surcharge
125.45
167.00
41.55
Fiber TV Hispanic Tier + Broadcast Surcharge
128.45
174.00
45.55
Add-ons (both Fiber TV and connecTV)
NFL Redzone (Seating 1-50)
56.00
57.00
1.00
NFL Redzone (Seating 51-100)
61.00
62.00
1.00
NFL Redzone (Seating 101-200)
67.00
68.00
1.00
NFL Redzone (Seating 201-500)
72.00
73.00
1.00
NFL Redzone (Seating 500+)
77.00
78.00
1.00
ESPN Sports Pack
129.00
135.00
6.00
Add-ons (only connecTV)
Fox Soccer Plus (Seating 1-50)
70.0080.0010.00
Fox Soccer Plus (Seating 51-100)
100.00
110.00
10.00
Fox Soccer Plus (Seating 101-200)
130.00140.0010.00
Fox Soccer Plus (Seating 201-500)
165.00
170.00
5.00
Fox Soccer Plus (Seating 500+)
195.00200.005.00
Add-ons (only Fiber TV)
DVR Service
11.9912.000.01
DVR 1000 Service
15.99
16.00
0.01

What You Get in Return

Even as programming costs rise, we’re adding more value and flexibility to your LFT Fiber TV experience. Scroll to learn more.

TiVo+ — Free with connecTV

All connecTV customers now have access to TiVo+, featuring:

  • 300+ channels of live, on-demand, and free ad-supported programming
  • 100,000+ movies and shows across news, sports, kids, and entertainment
  • Accessible on your Evo box, Fire TV Stick, Apple TV, Android TV, or mobile app. No subscription, no extra cost — it’s included automatically.

Disney+ On Us for a Year

Customers who switch to connecTV will receive one year of Disney+ (with ads) at no charge — bringing you even more to stream from Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and National Geographic.

connecTV Flex — Simplified TV, Standalone or Bundled

Looking for a more streamlined and affordable option? connecTV Flex offers the flexibility to choose what works best for you:

  • $20/month for 50 popular streaming channels, available as a standalone TV package
  • Or bundle with 250 Mbps EDP Internet for only $75/month for even more value

No contracts. No hidden fees. Just the entertainment you love, simplified.

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Introducing the new LFT Fiber Refer-a-Friend Program, where everyone wins.

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Understanding the Broadcast Surcharge and Programming Costs

If you’ve ever wondered why TV prices sometimes change, or what the “Broadcast Surcharge” on your bill actually means, you’re not alone. Let’s take a few minutes to explain what it is, why it exists, and what LFT Fiber is doing to keep your service affordable and transparent.

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What is connecTV and How It Works

TV has evolved — and so has LFT Fiber. We’ve introduced connecTV, a next-generation platform that brings together live television, sports, local news, on-demand entertainment, and streaming apps — all in one easy-to-use experience.

Powered by the reliability of LFT Fiber internet, connecTV combines the convenience of streaming with the familiarity of traditional TV, giving you the best of both worlds.

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Frequently Asked Questions

These fees are set by local broadcast networks (ABC, CBS, FOX, NBC, etc.) and continue to rise each year. We pass them directly through to customers at cost.

No. LFT Fiber does not profit from any part of the Broadcast Surcharge Fee.

In addition to local broadcast fees, all TV providers experience annual increases in programming costs. We’ve adjusted tier rates to help offset those costs and limit the total impact to you.

You can explore our connecTV Flex plan, which includes 50 channels for $20/month or can be bundled with 250 Mbps Internet for $75/month — a simpler, lower-cost way to stay connected.

Refer a friend to LFT Fiber! When you refer a friend to LFT Fiber and they sign up for service, you’ll each receive a $15 credit every month for six months — that’s $90 in total for each of you.

New rates will appear on bills issued beginning February 2026.

We’re Here to Help

If you have any questions, our local support team is ready to help you understand these changes and explore your best options.

Call us: 337-993-4237