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Posted 9/8/2023, 6:58:00 PM

Hochul Demands Spectrum Refund Customers Over Disney Channel Blackout

Governor Hochul demands Spectrum issue refunds to customers not receiving Disney channels
Dispute between Spectrum and Disney caused 15 million nationwide to lose access to ESPN, Disney channels
Hochul says Spectrum should provide refunds for period without Disney channels
She also calls on Disney to continue providing programming under prior deal
Spectrum indicates willingness to provide credits but lacks specifics
Dispute threatens Spectrum customers' ability to watch Bills-Jets Monday Night Football
Customers can watch ABC via antenna, ESPN+ app, or streaming services

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9/1/2023

ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems on busy night for sports

Charter Spectrum cable systems have blacked out Disney Entertainment channels, including ESPN, due to a carriage dispute, leaving millions of subscribers without access to popular sporting events like college football and the U.S. Open tennis tournament.

9/1/2023

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.

9/1/2023

Disney, Charter rates dispute spills over to TVs as ESPN, ABC go dark

Walt Disney and Charter Communications engage in a dispute over distribution agreement, resulting in channels including ESPN going dark for Spectrum cable service, with both companies blaming each other for the issue.

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.

9/7/2023

Charter CEO Chris Winfrey Reports Little Progress In Carriage Talks With Disney, Says A Leaner TV Bundle “Could Stick” With Spectrum Customers

Charter CEO Chris Winfrey stated that the ongoing carriage fight with Disney could result in a leaner, ESPN-free TV bundle for Spectrum customers, potentially leading to a smaller but more loyal customer base.

9/8/2023

NY, NC Governors Push Spectrum and Disney to Resolve Carriage Fight Before Football Season

New York and North Carolina governors are urging Charter Spectrum and Disney to resolve their ongoing dispute and provide refunds to the impacted TV customers while negotiations continue.

9/13/2023

Disney Makes Concessions to Charter in Streaming Deal Amid Cord-Cutting Woes

Walt Disney and cable company Charter Communications have reached an agreement that favors Charter, allowing Spectrum Cable to restore programming from Disney's networks while making several surprising concessions that could impact Disney's stock.

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.

Topics

Posted 9/8/2023, 6:58:00 PM

Hochul Demands Spectrum Refund Customers Over Disney Channel Blackout

Governor Hochul demands Spectrum issue refunds to customers not receiving Disney channels
Dispute between Spectrum and Disney caused 15 million nationwide to lose access to ESPN, Disney channels
Hochul says Spectrum should provide refunds for period without Disney channels
She also calls on Disney to continue providing programming under prior deal
Spectrum indicates willingness to provide credits but lacks specifics
Dispute threatens Spectrum customers' ability to watch Bills-Jets Monday Night Football
Customers can watch ABC via antenna, ESPN+ app, or streaming services

syracuse.com

Relevant topic timeline:

9/1/2023

ESPN networks go dark on Charter Spectrum cable systems on busy night for sports

9/1/2023

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

9/1/2023

Disney, Charter rates dispute spills over to TVs as ESPN, ABC go dark

9/5/2023

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

9/6/2023

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

9/7/2023

Charter CEO Chris Winfrey Reports Little Progress In Carriage Talks With Disney, Says A Leaner TV Bundle “Could Stick” With Spectrum Customers

9/8/2023

NY, NC Governors Push Spectrum and Disney to Resolve Carriage Fight Before Football Season

New York and North Carolina governors are urging Charter Spectrum and Disney to resolve their ongoing dispute and provide refunds to the impacted TV customers while negotiations continue.

9/13/2023

Disney Makes Concessions to Charter in Streaming Deal Amid Cord-Cutting Woes

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.