You may have seen in the news recently information about a contract dispute between Spectrum and Disney-ESPN, which has resulted in Spectrum having to drop Disney and ESPN channels due to their unwillingness to accept Disney’s demand for another rate increase.

This situation serves as a stark reminder of the ongoing problem that is impacting every customer who subscribes to cable TV service – rising fees. If a behemoth like Spectrum struggles to get a fair deal from Disney-ESPN, imagine the challenges that smaller companies like FOCUS Broadband face.

At FOCUS Broadband, we offer cable TV, but we want to be transparent about the reality of the state of the cable TV business – we have little to no recourse in keeping prices from going up. We are not allowed the flexibility to offer customers only those channels they want, and every year we are hit with sizable fee increases that we have no choice but to pass along. And while we currently have a deal in place for the Disney-ESPN channels, the next time it is our turn to “negotiate”, this very thing could happen to us.

We can’t control the price of cable TV, but we can help you have more choice. Our goal is to provide you with the best broadband service with the best customer support possible. That way, through streaming services, you are empowered to pick and choose where you want to get your content. It gives you the freedom to find options that fit your budget and preferences.

The cable TV business is in dire need of reform, and we're committed to being part of the solution. For more information about the negative impact of rising cable TV rates visit www.tvonmyside.com. If you would like more information on how you can give yourself more options by cutting the cord on cable TV, visit www.focusbroadband.com/cutthecord.