Disney Channels Go Dark for Spectrum Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute, Causing Viewers to Miss Sports
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Disney and Charter Communications failed to reach a new deal, resulting in a blackout of Disney's channels on Spectrum.
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The blackout caused Spectrum subscribers to miss major sporting events like the US Open, college football, and NFL games.
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Viewers have options like streaming services and antennas to access Disney content and live sports.
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Both Disney and Charter have launched websites about the dispute and remain hopeful for a resolution.
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It's uncertain when Disney's channels will return to Spectrum, but subscribers are likely to miss more NFL coverage until a deal is reached.
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