Disney vs. Direct - How long???

[BamaMoon]

Does anyone, who has insight into how these negotiations work, have a prediction on how long this dispute will last?

 

[Cruloc]

No real insight.....but Direct TV will be losing a lot of southern subscribers with this negotiation tactic they are using. Alterative options exist.

 

[CrimsonCleanse]

This is exactly what happened a year ago between Disney and Spectrum. It was resolved within two weeks

 

[AlistarWills]

People will start hunting other options and if they find they prefer the other option then DirecTV loses a subscriber. I’m not sure what DirecTV’s angle is by cutting ESPN off is. The way I see it, ESPN holds all the cards.

 

[colbysullivan]

Sign up for YoutubeTV for a month. Odds are you won’t go back.

 

[BamaMoon]

This is exactly what happened a year ago between Disney and Spectrum. It was resolved within two weeks

People will start hunting other options and if they find they prefer the other option then DirecTV loses a subscriber. I’m not sure what DirecTV’s angle is by cutting ESPN off is. The way I see it, ESPN holds all the cards.

Right, with other options at the click of a button, how much hurt are they willing to accept?

 

[AUDub]

You won’t beat the mouse here. These always take place during football season for a reason.

 

[BamaMoon]

Sign up for YoutubeTV for a month. Odds are you won’t go back.

I've got the app downloaded and it's going to happen Friday if nothing is resolved.

I'm not planning to miss a Saturday of football!

 

[colbysullivan]

I've got the app downloaded and it's going to happen Friday if nothing is resolved.

I'm not planning to miss a Saturday of football!

YTTV is almost always cheaper than cable/satellite. As long as you have a decent connection, you’ll be good.

 

[Ledsteplin]

This is exactly what happened a year ago between Disney and Spectrum. It was resolved within two weeks

And before that it was YouTube TV. Seems Disney does this every year with someone. And it's always during Football season. Intentional no doubt.

 

[Ole Man Dan]

Not my problem.
I started STREAMING a half dozen years ago.
I ain't going back. Streaming is much more economical.

 

[AlistarWills]

https://www.azcentral.com/story/spo...pute-disney-espn-abc-bill-credit/75071827007/

can get a credit but you gotta do something to get it and stay for 2 more billing cycles to get it

 

[Cruiser]

And; DirectTV just sent out a letter announcing a price increase, great timing.
They did give me $20 credit for the ESPN service interruption; Whoopeeee!

 

[AlistarWills]

And; DirectTV just sent out a letter announcing a price increase, great timing.
They did give me $20 credit for the ESPN service interruption; Whoopeeee!

That’s so they can pay ESPN…
They are just arguing over how much

 

[AUDub]

Disney would love nothing more than to herd everyone into the platform they own. Hulu, just so everyone knows.

 

[BamaHoopsBoi]

Join the Dark Side, get Youtube TV

 

[AUDub]

Join the Dark Side, get Youtube TV

YouTube isn’t above disputes with the mouse either. They had this same problem during bowl season 3 years ago.

 

[DzynKingRTR]

YouTube isn’t above disputes with the mouse either. They had this same problem during bowl season 3 years ago.

but you can just cancel and then pickup one of the others that isn't going thru a dispute. Cable or satellite, you are stuck with their garbage until the dispute is over.

 

[NoNC4Tubs]

This is exactly what happened a year ago between Disney and Spectrum. It was resolved within two weeks

Disney knows just when to apply the full-court press, don't they?

Greed is ruining EVERYTHING...

 

[81usaf92]

Disney knows just when to apply the full-court press, don't they?

Greed is ruining EVERYTHING...

Honestly this isn’t even that bad. Sinclair basically killed the mlb by refusing to allow streaming services carry them. That was 5 years ago and it still hasn’t changed.