In a bid to help North Carolina sports fans, Governor Cooper penned a letter to Disney and DirecTV. 

Governor Roy Cooper has urged the Walt Disney Company and DirecTV to resolve their ongoing dispute to restore broadcast services for North Carolina customers. This request aims to ensure that residents can access Atlantic Coast Conference (ACC) football games and other popular sporting events.

The letter from Governor Cooper, which was sent on September 6, 2024, comes amid concerns that the disruption is depriving customers of programming they have already paid for. In it, Cooper emphasized the importance of providing uninterrupted service to North Carolinians, particularly as the fall sports season approaches. He also highlighted the significant interest in ACC football within the state, noting that fans are eager to support their favorite teams.

“A troubling pattern has emerged in recent years of media companies that make little progress in these contract negotiations until their customers feel the real pain. That means the start of popular sporting events, particularly college football season, which leaves your customers in the lurch,” he wrote. “This an unacceptable practice and I encourage you to quickly resolve this dispute.”

The governor’s call for resolution reflects broader frustrations among customers affected by the dispute. By addressing this issue, Cooper hopes to maintain the viewing experience for sports enthusiasts across the state.

You can read his full letter here.