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

New York and North Carolina governors urge Spectrum and Disney to resolve carriage dispute quickly
New York Governor Hochul authorizes refunds for impacted Spectrum customers
North Carolina Governor Cooper says customers deserve the services they pay for
Pressure mounting with football season starting soon
Charter says it's urgent to resolve dispute but prepared to drop Disney channels if needed

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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.

9/3/2023

Charter’s Demands On Disney Could Soon Pressure Rivals Like Fox, NBCU, Paramount, Warner

Charter Communications and Disney are engaging in a dispute over programming costs and streaming services, with the outcome likely to have significant implications for the media industry as a whole.

9/5/2023

Disney enlists Stephen A. Smith to help with Charter fight

Disney's ongoing fight with Charter Communications over the placement of ESPN and other channels on Spectrum cable has escalated, with Stephen A. Smith publicly supporting Disney's position on social media.

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

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.

9/11/2023

Disney and Charter Reach Deal to Restore ESPN and ABC to Spectrum After 10-Day Blackout

Walt Disney Co. and Charter Communications have reached an agreement that restores Disney channels to Charter's pay-TV service, with Charter gaining the ability to offer Disney's ad-supported streaming apps and Disney programming having access to Charter's television service, preserving the cable bundle for now.

9/12/2023

Disney and Charter Reach Carriage Deal, A Compromise With Upside and Downsides for Both

The new carriage agreement between Disney and Charter Communications is seen as a win for both parties, with Disney gaining additional revenue through new distribution channels and Charter saving on unwanted linear networks. However, there are concerns about the impact on the broader entertainment industry and the future of linear TV.

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.