This occurs because the device is unable to select a cellular line on which to place the phone call that you have instructed it to make. "We're very hopeful that this dispute can be resolved as quickly as possible.After installing the most recent iOS software update, some users have reported seeing the error message “Last Line No Longer Available” on their devices. "We're very disappointed for our fans and viewers around the country that Spectrum and Charter could not resolve their dispute with Disney, resulting in a loss of ESPN coverage of Thursday night's matches," the USTA said. Thursday night's US Open tennis matches on ESPN were also victims of the dispute, resulting in the USTA issuing a statement. Spectrum-ESPN outage impacts US Open broadcasts Thomas of the Akron Beacon Journal, part of the USA TODAY Network, notes, Disney and Google got into a similar standoff in 2021 that kept ESPN off YouTube TV for several days. But Thursday's moves seemingly bring added tension to the negotiations.Īs George M. We are hopeful we can find a path forward." When will Spectrum have ESPN again? With The Walt Disney Company, we have proposed a model that creates better alignment for the industry and better choices for our customers. But they are trying to force our customers to pay for their very expensive programming, even those customers who don’t want it or worse, can’t afford it. We would agree to The Walt Disney Company’s significant rate increase despite their declining ratings. “We are disappointed with The Walt Disney Company’s decision to remove their networks from our lineup and deny our customers the opportunity to watch. We’re committed to reaching a mutually agreed upon resolution with Charter and we urge them to work with us to minimize the disruption to their customers.” Charter statementĬharter Communications addressed the dispute in a statement of its own issued to USA TODAY Sports: "Disney Entertainment has successful deals in place with pay TV providers of all types and sizes across the country, and the rates and terms we are seeking in this renewal are driven by the marketplace. As a result, their Spectrum TV subscribers no longer have access to our unrivaled portfolio of live sporting events and news coverage plus kids, family and general entertainment programming from the ABC Owned Television Stations, the ESPN networks, the Disney-branded channels, Freeform, the FX networks and the National Geographic channels. “We’ve been in ongoing negotiations with Charter Communications for some time and have not yet agreed to a new market-based agreement. "We apologize for the inconvenience." Disney statementĭisney also released a statement, via the Hollywood Reporter: "The rising cost of programming is the single greatest factor in higher cable TV prices, and we are fighting hard to hold the line on programming rates imposed on us by companies like Disney. "Spectrum is on your side and fighting to keep costs down while protecting and maximizing customer choice. "They also want to limit our ability to provide greater customer choice in programming packages forcing you to take and pay for channels you may not want. "We offered Disney a fair deal, yet they are demanding an excessive increase. "The Walt Disney Company has removed their programming from Spectrum which creates hardship for our customers. Spectrum released the following statement, much of which they displayed on ESPN and other Disney channels in lieu of regular broadcasts, along with a message to "voice your concerns" at : Currently airing on all Disney-owned channels on Charter Spectrum: /sNlkxSktwy- Timothy Burke SeptemSpectrum statement
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