Charter will provide credits to Spectrum TV customers over Disney dispute
All affected Spectrum TV subscribers will get a $15 bill credit if they lost one or more Disney-owned channels.
The Walt Disney Company ($DIS) is an American mass media conglomerate that owns broadcast television, cable television and radio networks; theme parks, movie studios and the Disney+ streaming app. Its properties include ABC, 21st Century Fox, FX and Disney Plus. It co-owns cable sports channel ESPN with Hearst Communications.
All affected Spectrum TV subscribers will get a $15 bill credit if they lost one or more Disney-owned channels.
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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.
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.