DirecTV Loses Disney, ESPN, and ABC: Find Other Ways to Watch US Open Tennis and Football
DirecTV customers will lose access to Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, starting at midnight on September 14, 2023.
DirecTV and Disney have been in a dispute over the terms of their carriage agreement since last year. Disney has been asking for a higher fee for its channels, while DirecTV has been unwilling to pay more. As a result, the two companies have been unable to reach an agreement, and Disney has decided to pull its channels from DirecTV. DirecTV customers were not given at least 30 days notice as required by Disney. However, DirecTV must give at least 30 days' notice to its customers. It did give 30 days' notice to its customers by sending emails to customers on August 14, 2023.The blackout will affect all Disney-owned channels, including:
- ESPN
- ESPN2
- ESPNU
- ABC
- Freeform
- FX
- National Geographic
- Disney Channel
- Disney XD
- Disney Junior
DirecTV customers who are looking for other ways to watch the US Open Tennis and football will have a few options.
- They can switch to another pay-TV provider, such as Dish Network or Hulu Live TV.
- They can sign up for a streaming service, such as ESPN+ or fuboTV.
- They can purchase a digital antenna and watch over-the-air broadcasts.
DirecTV customers who are not sure what to do can contact customer service for more information.
DirecTV is the largest satellite TV provider in the United States, with over 13 million customers. Disney is the largest media company in the world, with a portfolio of brands that includes ESPN, ABC, Marvel, and Star Wars.
The blackout is a major blow to both DirecTV and Disney. DirecTV will lose access to some of the most popular channels on its platform, while Disney will lose out on the revenue from those channels.
It is unclear how long the blackout will last. The two companies are still negotiating, and it is possible that they will reach an agreement before the blackout begins. However, it is also possible that the blackout could last for several months or even longer.
DirecTV customers who are affected by the blackout should contact their customer service department to discuss their options.
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