U-Verse Removes Hallmark Channels

AT&T U-Verse removed the Hallmark Channel and Hallmark Movie Channel on September 1st as a result of a contract dispute. In place of the networks, a free preview of Starz Kids & Family is being shown on channel 176 and a free preview of TCM is being shown on channels 794 and 1794. Negotiations become so contentious that talks between the two sides have ceased. More recently, AT&T hinted late last week that they were willing to resume discussions.