Overview

• The new deal restores ABC, ESPN, and other Disney-owned channels to DirecTV, DirecTV Stream, and U-verse customers.
• Subscribers can now choose genre-specific packages, including sports, entertainment, and kids & family, along with access to Disney+, Hulu, and ESPN+.
• The blackout, which lasted two weeks, affected major events such as the US Open, college football games, and the NFL season opener.
• DirecTV compensated affected customers with $20 credits during the blackout period.
• DirecTV has experienced significant subscriber losses in recent years, with the blackout further impacting customer retention.