I would think DISH or Direct would show the way and provide it as an option. This would force the others to follow. On to play on demand.
They can't do things their own way. Sure, I'd love for DISH to dump trash like MTV for example, but that would mean anything else owned and operated by Viacom would have to be dumped too. But DISH can dictate what it can dump from it's own system, if they feel they're getting screwed over by a service like Lifetime. The contract expired, and DISH can legally dump Lifetime off the dial, because Lifetime has no say in the matter since the contract expired.
I sure as hell wouldn't want to see a 76% increase in my bill, and I don't blame Charlie for dumping Lifetime off the dial.
Love him or hate him, at least Charlie is looking after his customers.