Disney pulls ESPN from Spectrum on 1st day of college football Week 1

Millions of college football fans were disappointed when Spectrum customers were unable to watch the Florida vs. Utah game and other Disney-owned channels due to contentious carriage fee negotiations between Spectrum and Disney.

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9/1/2023

Disney Channels, Including ABC and ESPN, Go Dark on Charter Spectrum In Major Carriage Dispute

Disney's TV channels, including ABC, ESPN, FX, and Freeform, have been blacked out on Charter Spectrum, the US's second-largest cable TV provider, impacting millions of subscribers and creating a significant carriage dispute between the two companies.

9/5/2023

ESPN, Disney commence push for Spectrum customers to sign up for Hulu

Disney and ESPN are urging Spectrum cable customers to sign up for Hulu with live TV in order to regain access to ESPN and other Disney channels, following a dispute between Charter Communications and Disney Entertainment that has resulted in blackouts for Spectrum customers.

9/6/2023

Here’s how Spectrum customers can still watch ESPN without cable for free

Spectrum customers can no longer access ESPN due to a contract dispute, but they can still watch ESPN programming through live Internet TV streaming services such as fuboTV, DirecTV Stream, Sling TV, Hulu + Live TV, and YouTube TV, all of which offer free trials.

9/8/2023

Hochul Demands Spectrum Refund Customers Over Disney Channel Blackout

New York Governor Kathy Hochul is urging Spectrum to issue refunds to customers who are unable to access ESPN and other channels during the ongoing dispute with Disney, and she has directed the Department of Public Service to ensure that Spectrum delivers these refunds, while also calling on Disney to provide its programming to Spectrum customers during the negotiations.

9/9/2023

Disney Channels Go Dark for Spectrum Subscribers Amid Carriage Dispute, Causing Viewers to Miss Sports

Viewers across the US are missing out on the US Open finals and NFL Monday Night Football due to a breakdown in negotiations between Charter Communications and Disney, resulting in a blackout of Disney-owned channels on Spectrum.

9/11/2023

Disney and Charter Near Deal to End Cable Blackout Before Monday Night Football

Charter Communications and Disney are expected to reach a deal ahead of "Monday Night Football" that would end the blackout dispute, allowing Charter cable customers to watch the game.

9/14/2023

Spectrum Offers Refunds to 1.5 Million New Yorkers Impacted by Disney Channel Blackout

Charter Spectrum cable is providing refunds to eligible customers affected by the blackout of Walt Disney Co. channels, following a dispute over the value and packaging of Disney's channels.

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