Local ABC, CBS, FOX, & NBC Owners Demand The FCC Reclassify YouTube TV, Fubo, DIRECTV STREAM, & More As Cable TV Companies

The Coalition for Local News, made up of 600 local TV stations, is urging the FCC to change regulations to require live TV streaming services like YouTube TV and Hulu to negotiate directly with local TV station owners instead of big networks, which could significantly impact how the FCC regulates streaming services and potentially lead to higher costs for viewers.

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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

Disney Says Charter Dispute Is Driving A 60% Increase In Hulu + Live TV Subscriptions Relative To Internal Expectations

Disney has experienced a 60% increase in Hulu + Live TV subscriptions since its carriage dispute with Charter began, offering a strategic option for Disney as it faces a threat to its annual affiliate fees from Charter.