Back9Network is no longer airing its programming on television, having stopped putting original content or reruns on its DirecTV channel since suspending operations on Monday.
DirecTV spokesman Robert Mercer confirmed the Hartford golf lifestyle network is no longer using its channel, although Back9 does have the option to return to the lineup if it so desires.
A slide on the Back9 channel on DirecTV reads, “Back9Network has opted not to continue on DIRECTV and is no longer available. Alternative golf programming is available on the Golf Channel (Ch. 218) if you subscribe to XTRA or above programming package.”
Back9 had been airing content on DirecTV since September.
Officials from Back9 declined comment.
Back9 announced Monday it suspended operations due to what it described as a temporary shortfall in capital, although sources tell the Hartford Business Journal the company would need a significant cash infusion to stay open.
The announcement came after the network cuts its workforce by 40 percent in late January, and it sued shareholder and former CEO James Bosworth in December, alleging he violated his separation agreement.
The company had received a $5 million loan from the Department of Economic & Community Development in 2012.
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