DirecTV Faces Major Licensing Dispute With Disney Impacting ESPN and ABC Access
Monday, 2 September 2024, 09:08
DirecTV's Licensing Dispute with Disney
This weekend, DirecTV's lineup faced an upheaval as several key networks, namely ABC and ESPN, were suspended due to a licensing dispute with Disney.
With this disruption, DirecTV's estimated 11 million subscribers are currently left in a bind, unable to watch crucial events, including the U.S. Open and college football games.
Impact on Viewers
- Millions of sports enthusiasts are affected, especially during the football season.
- DirecTV users have lost access to essential ESPN programming.
- Difficulties in coverage of popular events raise concerns for fans.
What’s Next for DirecTV?
The future remains uncertain for subscribers as both parties engage in negotiations. Customers are hoping for a swift resolution to regain access to their favorite networks.
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