Disney and Dish/Sling TV are butting heads over access to Disney Channel, ESPN, FX, Disney Channel, and ABC in seven markets due to a pricing disagreement. Disney's allegedly pulling a power move, hiking up fees and limiting content availability for millions of US viewers, upsetting Sport and Family fans alike.
Dish and Sling's executive vice president and group president, Brian Neylon, calls out Disney's audacity to raise prices indiscriminately, neglecting public viewing experiences for the sake of monopolistic gains. The dispute leaves suburban consumers reeling, as they rely on satellite television for entertainment needs.
In response, Disney counters that Dish refuses to play ball, refusing to settle for a fair market-based agreement regarding its network distribution. Disneý highlights that its proposition aligns with industry trends, with reasonable prices and conditions that mimic its agreements with other Pay-TV providers. The giant towel dries its hands without mentioning Dish and Sling's alleged claims of abandonment.
The dispute highlights the larger trend of cord-cutting as consumers seek cheaper alternatives, favoring platforms like YouTube or TikTok. Streaming services challenge traditional cable providers, forcing them to innovate or perish.
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