Disney and DirecTV Reach Programming Agreement

Disney and DirecTV have reached an agreement that restores access to Disney-owned networks for over 11 million DirecTV subscribers after a programming blackout that began on September 1. The deal also includes Disney's streaming services in select DirecTV packages.
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Highlights

  • Disney and DirecTV reached an agreement restoring programming for over 11 million subscribers.
  • DirecTV customers lost access to Disney-owned networks on September 1 due to a dispute.
  • The new deal includes Disney's streaming services in certain DirecTV packages.
  • The agreement was finalized ahead of the Emmy Awards broadcast on ABC.
  • The programming blackout was reported to be costing DirecTV subscribers.