With 30,000+ Live Events and 3,000+ Hours of
Original Content, ESPN+ is Now Included with TV Select Plus
Packages
STAMFORD, Conn. and
BURBANK, Calif.,
March 7,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc. and
The Walt Disney Company today announced ESPN+ is now available to
Spectrum TV Select Plus customers at no additional cost, as the two
companies' industry-leading distribution agreement from 2023
continues to benefit consumers by making streaming apps part of
linear Spectrum TV bundle packages.
Charter's activation of the ESPN+ direct-to-consumer
inclusion offer means qualified Spectrum video customers can
immediately begin streaming thousands of hours of live sports and
original programming through the Xumo Stream Box or any other ESPN+
supported device. The availability of ESPN+, which currently
retails for $10.99 per month, comes
after Charter and The Walt Disney Company in January made the
Disney+ Basic streaming app available to all Spectrum TV
Select customers nationwide at no extra cost.
"Through our collaboration with Disney we are providing a better
experience for our customers," said Tom Montemagno, Executive
Vice President, Programming Acquisition for Charter. "Making ESPN+
available to our TV Select Plus customers allows us to cater to
sports fans' evolving viewing habits with one high-value video
package that includes the best of linear and direct-to-consumer
sports content."
ESPN+ on Spectrum Offers Subscribers Access to a Wide Range
of Exclusive Live Sports
ESPN+ includes more than 30,000 live events each year, including
exclusive UFC events, NHL games, college sports from more than 20
conferences, international soccer, exclusive PGA TOUR LIVE
coverage, Grand Slam tennis, international cricket and more. ESPN+
also gives fans exclusive access to on-demand original content,
including popular series like Peyton's Places and the
Places Universe shows, Man in the Arena, The
Captain, Why Not Us and the entire library of ESPN's
award-winning 30 for 30 films.
"The addition of ESPN+ to Spectrum's offerings helps bridge
the gap between linear TV and streaming services to provide a
comprehensive entertainment solution for Spectrum customers," said
Justin Connolly, President, Platform
Distribution, The Walt Disney Company. "Spectrum TV Select Plus
customers will now have access to ESPN's linear and
direct-to-consumer content, making ESPN+ available to a wider
audience and providing fans with even more ways to stay connected
to the sports they love such as NCAA Women's Basketball, FA Cup
Soccer, NHL games and more."
New and existing Spectrum TV Select Plus customers can learn
more about how to activate their ESPN+ subscription at no
additional cost at spectrum.com/espn+. TV Select Plus offers all of
the programming available through TV Select Signature, plus
additional sports channels including Regional Sports Networks and
national networks such as MLB Network, NBA TV and NFL Network,
for an additional $10 per month. TV
Select Plus customers who already have Disney+ as part of their
Spectrum service can use their Disney+ account credentials so that
both subscriptions are under one account. Eligible customers who
already have ESPN+ can go to the website where ESPN+ was
purchased and use their existing sign-in credentials to manage
their subscriptions once they've signed up for their
Spectrum-provided service.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable
operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states
through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications
network, the Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art
residential and business services including Spectrum
Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum
Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products
and services coupled with special features and applications to
enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government
entities, Spectrum Enterprise® provides highly
customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®
delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media
landscape. The Company also distributes award-winning news coverage
and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks.
More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
About ESPN+
ESPN+ is the No. 1 sports streaming platform, serving fans in the
U.S. with exclusive access to more than 30,000 live sports events
each year, an unmatched library of on-demand replays and acclaimed
original content, and premium written articles by the top reporters
and analysts from ESPN.com. Fans sign up to ESPN+ for just
$10.99 a month (or $109.99 per year) at ESPN.com, ESPNplus.com or in
the ESPN App on mobile and connected devices. For more visit
the ESPN+ Press Kit.
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