Subscribers take to Web to bemoan the Viacom blackout . A total of 26 channels went dark shortly before midnight Tuesday . Loss of shows on the networks caused the social - media charge ##out . Who was that complaining about having to pay so much for blacked-out satellite service ? Cable TV alternatives could tide viewers over until the problem is resolved .
Subscribers take to Web to bemoan the Viacom blackout . A total of 26 channels went dark shortly before midnight Tuesday . Loss of shows on the networks caused the social - media charge ##out . Cable TV alternatives could tide viewers over until the problem is resolved .