DirectTV and The Walt Disney Company have reached an agreement in principle, restoring Disney's channels to DirecTV subscribers. The two companies are finalizing a new multi-year contract that includes Disney's streaming services as part of select DirecTV packages.
DirecTV and the Walt Disney company have reached an agreement in principle, returning Disney 's channels to DirecTV consumers. The parties are still working to finalize a new, multi-year contract, according to a joint news release on Saturday from the two companies. The channels, including ESPN, Disney , ABC stations and streaming services including Hulu, been immediately restored. The channels have been dark for millions of DirecTV customers since Sept. 1. DirecTV has 11.
As part of the core agreement agreed to by both parties, Disney's streaming services Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ will be included in select DirecTV packages. DirecTV will continue to carry Disney's entertainment, sports and news programs. 'Through this first-of-its-kind collaboration, DIRECTV and Disney are giving customers the ability to tailor their video experience through more flexible options,' the companies said in a joint statement.
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