Key takeaways:
- 14.7 million Charter Spectrum subscribers were left without access to Disney-owned channels due to a carriage dispute.
- The blackout affected college football games on SEC Network, ACC Network, and ESPNU.
- It is unclear when the dispute between Charter and Disney will be resolved.
On Thursday night, 14.7 million Charter Spectrum subscribers were left without access to Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, ABC, Freeform, National Geographic, and local ABC stations, due to a carriage dispute between Charter and Disney. The blackout occurred during a college football game between the University of Utah and the University of Florida on ESPN, and a second-round match between top-ranked Carlos Alcaraz and Lloyd Harris on ESPN2.
Charter Spectrum released a statement saying, “The Walt Disney Company has removed their programming from Spectrum which creates hardship for our customers.” The blackout also affected college football games on SEC Network, ACC Network, and ESPNU.
The dispute between Charter and Disney is the latest in a long line of carriage disputes between cable providers and content owners. In the past, these disputes have resulted in blackouts of channels for days or even weeks.
The blackout of Disney-owned channels is a major inconvenience for Charter Spectrum subscribers, who are missing out on some of the most popular programming available. It is unclear when the dispute between Charter and Disney will be resolved, but until then, subscribers will have to find alternative ways to watch their favorite shows and sports.
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