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DirecTV, Dish have serious issues with Disney-Fubo deal


Published on 2025-01-09 12:45:27 - MSN
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  • There are many notable elements with this week's news of Disney acquiring majority control of Fubo and combining it with Hulu + Live TV (at least operationally; both of those virtual multichannel video programming distributor services will remain offered separately for now).

The article discusses the concerns raised by DirecTV and Dish Network regarding a new deal between Disney and FuboTV. Disney has agreed to provide FuboTV with access to its full suite of channels, including ESPN, ABC, and Disney Channel, at what is believed to be a lower rate than what other distributors are paying. DirecTV and Dish argue that this deal gives FuboTV an unfair competitive advantage, potentially violating principles of fair market competition. They are particularly worried about the pricing disparity, which could pressure them into renegotiating their own terms with Disney or face losing subscribers to FuboTV. This situation has sparked discussions about the fairness of content distribution deals in the streaming and cable TV industry, with implications for how content providers and distributors negotiate in the future.

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