Disney vs. Charter Spectrum: The Battle for Cable Viewers
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Disney has blocked its channels, including ABC and ESPN, from being accessed by nearly 15 million subscribers to Charter's Spectrum service, the second-largest cable TV provider in the US. The blackout is a result of a carriage dispute, with Disney seeking higher fees and Charter refusing to pay them. Disney's move is seen as a negotiation tactic to increase revenue and comes after similar disputes with YouTube TV and Dish/Sling TV in previous years.
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