ABC
The American Broadcasting Company (ABC) is a television broadcast network owned by the Walt Disney Company. ABC operates the ABC broadcast television network, ABC Radio network, ABC News and local ABC stations in New York City, Los Angeles, Chicago, Philadelphia, San Francisco, Houston, Fresno and Raleigh-Durham.
Disney says DirecTV misunderstood “clean slate” clause
The entertainment giant says the FCC should toss the pay TV provider's good faith complaint, because it involves a routine term to resolve and prevent litigation.
Tentative deal brings Disney-owned ABC, ESPN back to DirecTV
The tentative deal will allow DirecTV and U-Verse customers to watch live sports and entertainment on Disney-owned networks, and includes future perks like access to Disney-owned apps.
Harris, Trump change positions on possible second TV debate
Harris is willing to do a second TV debate after her participation in the ABC News event this week; Trump says he won the debate, and doesn't need to do more.
FCC chair rejects call from Trump to strip ABC of broadcast license
The head of the FCC says the agency will not act on a comment made by Trump to revoke ABC's broadcast license over his performance at this week's debate.
ABC, Fox News grab highest ratings for Trump-Harris debate
ABC News and Fox News emerged as the big winners of the 2024 Presidential Debate, according to early Nielsen ratings.
ABC to simulcast Jets-49ers “Monday Night Football” game
ABC will simulcast a highly-anticipated match-up between the New York Jets and the San Francisco 49ers on Monday — which is good news for DirecTV customers who have an antenna.
DirecTV taps Steamboat Willie in new ad campaign on Disney dispute
DirecTV has tapped a former Disney character to draw attention to its ongoing carriage dispute with the Walt Disney Company.
DirecTV files FCC complaint against Disney as dispute drags on
DirecTV has escalated its fight against Disney to the FCC, accusing the broadcaster of violating the agency's good faith negotiation rules during its programming dispute.
NC Governor tells DirecTV, Disney to “resolve this dispute”
In a letter sent to DirecTV, Disney and ESPN, North Carolina Roy Cooper said the ongoing dispute involving channels like ESPN, ABC and FX is unacceptable.
DirecTV tells customers to use Sling, Fubo for ESPN
With channels like ESPN and ABC unavailable to DirecTV and U-Verse subscribers, the company is pointing customers to some of its competitors.
DirecTV sends letters to college sports conferences about Disney dispute
The company recently sent letters to leaders at the SEC, ACC and Big 12 Conference, whose games are distributed by ESPN and ABC.
Dispute between Disney, DirecTV impacting bars, government agencies
Tens of thousands of DirecTV for Business customers, including bars and restaurants, may not have access to ESPN and ABC for weeks during football season. Government agencies that rely on DirecTV as a lifeline during emergencies may suffer, too.