Verizon has introduced a plan to cable subscribers that allows for subscribers to have more flexibility in choosing which channels they receive, including channel packages that don’t include sports networks.
But ESPN is having none of it, suing the cable provider for breach of contract.
“Starting at $55 per month, Custom TV allows customers to pay for a basic channel package of more than 35 networks, including CNN, AMC, HGTV and QVC,” writes Jason Lynch in AdWeek. “Bundles of other channels, comprised of at least 10 channels each, are offered in seven themed tiers.”
Those tiers include lifestyle, pop culture, sports, and kids. Subscribers can choose two tiers at no additional cost. Any additional tiers/packages each cost $10 per month.
ESPN claims that giving cable subscribers the option to not receive its networks is a violation of its contract.
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