ABC7, ESPN and other cable channels pulled off Spectrum amid negotiations

Disney says that the company is in settlements with Charter Communications for a new agreement after Disney pulled ESPN, ABC and other cable channels off Charter-owned Spectrum'& #x 27; s cable television service. Spectrum TV subscribers no longer have access to Disney'& #x 27; s portfolio of live sporting events, news coverage and home entertainment programming, the company said.
Disney cable television networks on Spectrum'& #x 27; s cable service went dark on Thursday in the middle of the live protection of the U.S. Open match on ESPN, leaving only a black screen.
Cable operator Charter Communications serves more than 32 million consumers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand, according to its site. Disney says that it "" has effective handle location with pay TV providers of all types and sizes across the country, and the rates and terms we are looking for in this renewal are driven by the marketplace."".
There'& #x 27; s no word on when or if a deal will be reached. If you are impacted by the blackout, please contact Spectrum directly at (855) 366-7132 or go to keepmynetworks.com.
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