- Spectrum’s outage with Disney and ESPN channels due to ongoing negotiations.
- Both parties are working together to find a resolution quickly.
- Disney blaming rising prices on license fee increases.
According to a recent report, the current Spectrum outage with Disney and ESPN channels is not due to a typical carriage dispute. Unlike previous instances, both parties are in the middle of negotiations and the situation is being dealt with more amicably.
Disney and ESPN networks disappeared from the screens of users on Spectrum, a cable and Internet service provider, because of an ongoing negotiation regarding fees. However, this incident is different because both companies are still engaged in discussions and are working together to come up with a resolution as quickly as possible.
The dispute is also not being dealt with aggressively in the public eye, which is a notable difference from previous carriage disputes. Thus, this shows that both parties are genuinely attempting to find a solution and resolve the disagreement amicably.
An important aspect to note is that Disney has attributed the rising prices for its content to increased license fees, and it is looking to pass the increase along to Spectrum and its subscribers. As the negotiations continue, both companies will have to work out just how much these increases will affect their respective bottom lines and determine the best course of action to take in order to satisfy both parties and their customers.