– Freeform and other Disney-owned channels are no longer available on Spectrum due to contract negotiations
– Both companies are working towards resolving the issue for customers
– Freeform fans can still access some of the channel’s content on Hulu and the Freeform app in the meantime
Spectrum cable subscribers have lost access to Freeform and other Disney-owned channels because of an ongoing contract negotiation dispute between the cable provider and The Walt Disney Company. This issue has led to frustration and inconvenience for their customers, who were not given any warning or explanation about this sudden change.
The current conflict between Spectrum and Disney involves carriage fees, which cable providers pay to networks for the right to include their channels in their lineup. Spectrum and Disney have yet to reach a new agreement, and the dispute has resulted in the blackout of Freeform, Disney Junior, Disney XD, and Fusion on the cable provider’s platform. Both companies have stated that they are working towards a resolution.
Disney has encouraged customers to contact Spectrum to express their dissatisfaction and urge them to resolve the issue quickly. Disney has also reminded Freeform fans that they can still watch some of the channel’s content on Hulu and the Freeform app, though this solution may not cover the full range of programming and could come with additional subscription fees.
Charter Communications, Spectrum’s parent company, has experienced carriage fee disputes in the past, resulting in similar blackouts of channels on their platform. However, at the time of writing, no information has been released regarding a deadline for resolution or any potential impact this dispute may have on subscribers’ billing.