Hulu and the DirecTV Blackout: What You Need to Know
Hulu and DirecTV Customers Affected by Blackout
On a hectic sports weekend, Hulu along with ESPN, and Disney faced significant backlash as they went dark for millions of DirecTV customers. This blackout occurred on the same day as key sports events including college football matches and the U.S. Open tennis tournament.
The Details of the Dispute
The ongoing conflict revolves around contract negotiations concerning carriage fees that DirecTV pays to Disney for broadcasting rights. According to a statement from DirecTV, the tension has resulted in the removal of these services, which impacts over 11 million subscribers.
Timeline of Events
- 7:20 p.m. Eastern Time: ESPN's broadcast is cut.
- Just before the football game between Louisiana State University and USC.
- Previous occurrences: This marks the second consecutive year of disruptions during the U.S. Open.
The implications of this disagreement are considerable, as viewers express their frustrations on social media while major sporting events are aired.
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