DirecTV customers faced blackouts of Disney-owned networks following the cable provider’s bundle and fee disputes with Disney.
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Disney and DirecTV reached a crucial deal Saturday, effectively bringing back college football broadcasts for DirecTV customers who lost access to Disney networks like ABC and ESPN after the cable provider and Disney battled over a distribution agreement at the start of the month.Key Facts
DirecTV’s 11.3 million customers were hit with a blackout on Sept. 1 after the company and Disney failed to come to a distribution agreement, cutting off their access to ESPN, ABC, FX and Disney Channel broadcasts that included college football and “Monday Night Football” among several other programs.
Disney and DIrecTV announced in a joint statement Saturday an agreement was finally reached and would make for the return of college football for DirecTV users ahead of Saturday’s slate of games.
