Charter Spectrum Drops ESPN and Disney Channels Amid Renewal Dispute

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Charter Spectrum cable systems have removed ESPN and other Disney Entertainment channels from their lineup due to a dispute over renewal terms for their pay TV deal. The U.S. Tennis Association has expressed disappointment over the loss of ESPN coverage, and other channels, including ABC-owned stations and Disney-branded channels, have also gone off-air. Disney is seeking higher rates and terms, while Charter Spectrum claims Disney is demanding an excessive increase and limiting customer choice.

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00:00 It's Benzinga and here's what's on the block.

00:02 Charter Spectrum cable systems have removed ESPN and other Disney Entertainment channels

00:07 from their lineup due to a dispute over renewal terms for their TV deal.

00:11 The US Tennis Association has expressed disappointment over the loss of ESPN coverage during the

00:16 US Open tournament.

00:17 Other channels including ABC-owned stations and Disney-branded channels have also gone

00:22 off air.

00:23 Disney is seeking higher rates and terms while Charter Spectrum claims Disney is demanding

00:27 an excessive increase in limiting customer choice.

00:30 For all things money, visit Benzinga.com.

00:32 (upbeat music)

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