New deal will see Spectrum TV lose some Disney-owned channels
Freeform, FXX and Nat Geo Wild won’t be available to Spectrum TV subscribers from Monday.
Charter Communications ($CHTR) is an American telecommunications and media company that offers cable television, broadband Internet, home phone and wireless phone service to consumers and businesses under the Spectrum brand. Charter also operates several regional cable networks, including Spectrum News and Spectrum Sports. The company is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut.
Freeform, FXX and Nat Geo Wild won’t be available to Spectrum TV subscribers from Monday.
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Disney has blacked out its channels on Spectrum TV, but cable TV customers have plenty of cheap streaming options to watch ESPN and others.
Charter says it wants Disney to offer free access to ad-supported streaming services as part of deal for its channels.
The situation involves fees, as well as Charter’s desire to have Disney’s sports channels moved out of a new, low-cost TV package.