How To Watch ABC In Dallas If You're A DirecTV, AT&T U-Verse Customer

DirecTV and AT&T U-Verse cable customers in Dallas have been unable to watch ABC-affiliate WFAA since Tuesday.

The channel is blacked out because of a financial dispute between the cable companies and TEGNA, which owns WFAA and more than 60 other TV stations across the U.S.

It's impossible to guess how long the blackout will continue, but there are still options for cable customers who still want to watch The Bachelorette, Good Morning America, college football, and other programming.

Cable customers' best bet is to use a TV antenna to access free broadcast channels like ABC, CBS, NBC, and PBS. The FCC website has a location search tool that shows what broadcast stations are in your area. If you don't have a spare antenna lying around, it can be purchased at Amazon, Best Buy, or other electronic stores for under $20 and take only a few minutes to set up.

Another easy option is Locast. The not-for-profit website allows users to access broadcast TV stations for free over the internet. It's also available on most mobile and streaming platforms so you can watch on your phone or laptop or through a smart TV with little issue.

ABC also has full episodes of some of its most popular shows on its standalone website and app. Older episodes can be watched online for free, while newer episodes require a cable login to watch.

The channel is also available through streaming services like Hulu and YouTube TV. Both charge a monthly fee but offer free trials for new subscribers.

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