Spectrum ESPN: In Dispute With Disney Over ESPN, Spectrum Owner Says Model Is... 2 hours ago

Charter Communications talked to investors on Friday about its tough talks with Disney. They said this is a bigger issue that shows problems with the old cable-TV way of doing things.

At the U.S. Open, Alejandro Davidovich Fokina from Spain was playing, but some people couldn't watch it on ESPN if they had Charter Communication's Spectrum cable-TV.

Here's the deal: Many folks are quitting their cable TV subscriptions, like more than five million every year! That's what a study by SVB MoffettNathanson found.

Big media companies are trying to keep their cable TV deals while also starting streaming services. But some people who invest in these companies are getting antsy. They say streaming isn't as moneymaking as good old cable TV.

In Dispute With Disney Over ESPN, Spectrum Owner Says Model Is... 2 hours ago

So, media companies are looking for other ways to make money. They're even teaming up with their rivals to bundle their streaming services together.

But wait, there's more trouble! Tech giants like Apple and Amazon are ready to spend loads of money to get rights to show live sports. This makes it cost even more to put stuff on TV. And cable companies are smart; they're not just relying on TV money anymore. They're offering things like internet too.

Disney got into a spat with Charter. Disney said they offered a fair deal, including cool ways for Charter's cable customers to watch Disney's streaming apps. They even offered good terms on prices, how the channels are put together, and advertising.

Disney wasn't happy with Charter, saying they're hurting customers right before college football season starts on ABC and ESPN. Please Share This Article

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