The satellite TV provider is offering its customers credits and discounts for rival services Sling and Fubo so they can watch "Monday Night Football" on ESPN while its feud with Disney continues, CNN reports.
Between the lines: The blackout impacts about 11 million subscribers, and the retention promotion comes as DirecTV filed a complaint with the FCC on Sunday, alleging Disney did not negotiate in good faith.
The intrigue: "In a double blow to its customers, DIRECTV has announced price increases across all its streaming packages and most of its satellite customers, effective October 6, 2024," Cord Cutters News reports.