Elisa and MTV Dispute Drives Surge in Antenna Sales as Customers Seek Free Channels

For nearly a month, Elisa customers have been without access to MTV’s free-to-air channels, including popular programs like Salatut elämät and Emmerdale, as well as MM-sports. The blackout stems from a contract dispute between Elisa and MTV over the funding of the broadcaster’s operations. The disruption has led to a significant increase in antenna sales across Finland, as consumers seek alternative ways to access the channels Yle reports.