Overview

• 11 million DirecTV subscribers are affected by the blackout that started on September 1.
• The dispute centers on carriage fees and Disney's bundling requirements, which DirecTV contests as anti-competitive.
• DirecTV has filed a complaint with the FCC, accusing Disney of negotiating in bad faith.
• Consumers have missed the U.S. Open, early college football games, and may miss more NFL games if the standoff persists.
• DirecTV is offering customers $30 credits and alternatives for viewing affected channels.