Disney Blocks ESPN, ABC, and Other Channels on DirecTV
What Happened?
DirecTV and Disney have been unable to reach a new carriage agreement, causing a blackout of Disney-owned channels for millions of DirecTV subscribers.
Impacted Channels
- ESPN
- ABC
- Disney Channel
- Freeform
- FX
- National Geographic
Why Did the Dispute Happen?
The dispute centers around a disagreement over the terms of the new carriage agreement.
Disney wants DirecTV to pay more for the rights to carry its channels.
DirecTV believes the proposed price increase is excessive and does not reflect the current market value of Disney's content.
What Can DirecTV Subscribers Do?
DirecTV subscribers who are affected by the blackout have several options:
- Switch to another TV provider that offers Disney-owned channels.
- Subscribe to standalone streaming services such as ESPN+ or Disney+.
- Install an over-the-air (OTA) antenna to receive free broadcast channels, including ABC.
How Long Will the Dispute Last?
It is unclear how long the dispute will last.
Previous carriage disputes between DirecTV and other content providers have lasted for several months.
Disney has stated that it is committed to reaching a fair agreement with DirecTV, while DirecTV has said that it is prepared to negotiate as long as necessary.
Additional Information
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