Disney and Charter Clash Over ESPN Bundling and Costs as Streaming Rises
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Disney and Charter are in a standoff over carriage fees for ESPN and other Disney cable channels
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Charter says cable TV is too expensive and wants to offer cheaper, customized packages
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Disney requires cable operators to carry ESPN and other channels in large bundles
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The Disney+ streaming service poses a threat to ESPN and Disney's cable channels
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Analysts say Disney has more leverage but Charter won't cave easily on customization demands