Disney asks FCC to dismiss DirecTV complaint alleging bad faith negotiations during carriage dispute

The company argues the satellite TV provider 'misunderstood the scope of its clean slate proposal'

Posted Wednesday, October 2, 2024 5:05 pm

Lucas Manfredi | TheWrap

Disney has asked the Federal Communications Commission to dismiss DirecTV’s complaint against the entertainment giant after the satellite TV operator accused it of negotiating in bad faith during its latest round of carriage negotiations that prompted a 13-day blackout of ABC and ESPN.

At the time, a DirecTV spokesperson told TheWrap that negotiations with Disney stalled because it insisted on bundling and penetration requirements that were found to be unlawful, anticompetitive and “bad for consumers” during the legal battle between Venu Sports and Fubo.

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Disney asks FCC to dismiss DirecTV complaint alleging bad faith negotiations during carriage dispute

The company argues the satellite TV provider 'misunderstood the scope of its clean slate proposal'

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