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Spectrum TV subscribers no longer have access to Disney's
portfolio of live sporting events, news coverage and
entertainment programming, the company said.
Charter will host a webcast on Friday to discuss the status of
its distribution agreement with Disney, the company said in a
statement.
Disney cable networks on Spectrum's cable service went dark on
Thursday in the middle of the live coverage of the U.S. Open
match on ESPN, leaving only a black screen, viewers complained
on X social media, formerly known as Twitter.
Minutes later, a message appeared on the screen informing
viewers that Disney had removed its programming, social media
posts said.
Cable operator Charter Communications serves more than 32
million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand,
according to its website.
"Disney Entertainment has successful deals in place with pay 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," Disney said on the ongoing negotiations.
(Reporting by Akanksha Khushi in Bengaluru; Editing by Nivedita
Bhattacharjee)
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