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 (Spectrum)
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.
Charter, Disney reach deal to end blackout of ESPN, FX
Disney and Charter have reached a new carriage deal that ends a blackout affecting ABC, ESPN and FX channels.
Paramount CEO says Charter’s pay TV shake-up makes sense
The CEO of Paramount is throwing his support behind Charter in its ongoing battle with Disney over the future of pay television.
Spectrum parent Charter faces lawsuit over Disney dispute
A Spectrum TV customer in Florida is suing Charter for rejecting a temporary offer to keep ESPN, ABC and other channels on cable.
Channel 4 launches streaming channels in U.S.
Britain’s Channel 4 is launching two free, ad-supported streaming channels in the United States.
Charter offers Spectrum customers free access to Peacock
Charter is offering Spectrum TV and Spectrum Internet customers free access to Peacock Premium through a special promotion.
Charter sees dispute with Disney as tipping point for video
Charter says it wants to see a new video programming model emerge from its ongoing dispute with the Walt Disney Company over channels like ABC, ESPN and FX.
Streaming services give Spectrum TV customers access to ESPN, ABC during Disney dispute
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 redraws battle lines during dispute with Disney
Charter says it wants Disney to offer free access to ad-supported streaming services as part of deal for its channels.
Charter to update shareholders after ABC, ESPN pulled from Spectrum TV
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.
