Spectrum versus Disney dispute impacts sports watching
But the following out between Disney and Charter Spectrum could have a lot of U of L and UK fans looking for a new way to watch their games. ESPN, along with a number of Disney entertainment channels, have gone dark on Spectrum cable systems. The NFL game is scheduled to be on ESPN at 7:30 PM and UK is playing on the SEC Network tomorrow. And this is leaving many who use Spectrum as their cable provider. Without a way to watch those games, all of Disney’s channels went off the air Thursday night and then the media giant
also pulled Affiliated. Channels like ESPN, which affects the ACC and SEC networks. Both sides released a statement regarding these blackouts, Charter Spectrum calling the move disappointing, saying we would agree to the Walt Disney Company significant rate increase despite their declining ratings, but they are trying to force our customers to pay for their very expensive programming, even those customers who don’t want it or worse can’t afford it. But Disney said that it’s looking for isn’t unheard of saying Disney Entertainment. Successful deals in place with paid TV providers of all types and sizes across the country, and
the rates and terms we are seeking in this renewal are driven by the marketplace. So if you have spectrum, here are some of your other options to watch the game. You
