Disney Channels and ESPN Disappear from Charter Spectrum in Carriage Dispute
TL;DR
Disney's TV channels, including ABC and ESPN, have been pulled from Charter Spectrum, the second-largest cable TV provider in the US, due to a carriage dispute. The blackout affects 14.7 million subscribers, including those in major media markets like New York and Los Angeles. Disney claims they have not reached a new agreement with Charter, while Charter argues that Disney is demanding excessive rate increases and limiting customer choice. Carriage disputes are rare but disruptive, and Spectrum's large subscriber base makes this dispute particularly significant.
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- Disney pulls ABC, ESPN, FX and other channels from Charter Spectrum service Los Angeles Times
- Spectrum customers could lose access to ESPN, other Disney-owned channels The Columbus Dispatch
- Charter's Spectrum TV Could Lose 26 Disney Channels Including ESPN In Fee Fight The TV Answer Man
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