Why does Directv refuse to add "America One" to it's line-up ?

Question

America One is a great channel that shows old movies,Childrens shows and Sports .

Directv has too many shopping channels and they complain they need more space .

I don't mind the increases but give me what i want .

Answer 1

Because directTV will have to pay for it. And they won't pay for something they don't know will be profitable. Also, they can't just get one channel, networks will force packages onto them which will not only cost more, but then get into the whole "bandwidth" issue.

Kinda of like you can't just get Food Network. You have to get Food Network, DIY, Fine Living.. etc. with it too.