Charter and Disney aren't budging in their blackout fight as NFL season kicks off
Publishing timestamp: 2023-09-07 15:28:39
Summary
Charter Communications and Disney are in a dispute over contract fees, which has led to millions of pay TV customers losing access to networks like ESPN. Charter is pushing for Disney's ad-supported streaming services to be offered to customers for free. The negotiations have not progressed, and both companies are blaming each other for the blackout. The dispute is causing concern as the NFL season kicks off and ESPN's "Monday Night Football" game approaches. Charter is advocating for a change in the pay TV model and wants streaming services to be included at no additional cost. Disney is urging Charter's customers to sign up for alternative internet-TV bundles. The article highlights the impact of the dispute on the sports content available to customers and the potential consequences for the pay TV industry.
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Source: https://www.cnbc.com/2023/09/07/disney-charter-blackout-nfl-season.html