Can you post those links again? I don't remember seeing them.In another thread I posted links that suggest they are likely at least at $8+ approaching the $9 you posted. Further, DISH is not the only one showing a charge of maybe a little less to about $10 so it isn't out of the question all things considered that is what it cost is with perhaps a little profit included. Charter last was at $8.75 for some markets, $9.00 for others, Xfinity that I can find is at $7.50 but that isn't this year. (I see many of them are charging an RSN fee also now - Fios is at $9.00) I can't find a break down for Directv they may not charge a separate fee. Note that Their package prices even with the DISH fee adding $5 (after -5 for the package) are higher.