If I had anything material to highlight, I would, he said of the negotiations.
So that should tell you something.
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The average customer who remains isnt going to be a sports customer.
Now, its on the verge of flipping, with the video side becoming a liability.
Ultimately, in Winfreys view, its going to be Disney that decides the outcome.
It would stick and it would actually grow from that point, Winfrey said about a leaner bundle.
Doing without Disney programming wouldnt mean that you couldnt sell sports via direct-to-consumer and SVOD outlets, he added.
That initiative has muddied the water with Charter and could complicate other pay-TV relationships.
As a broadband provider, Charter could continue to help customers access sports programming, Winfrey noted.
Thats a pretty good picture, he said.
Certainly great for the consumer and it could be great for us over time.
On a broader level, the cable industry veteran acknowledged, a smaller bundle would represent a significant milestone.
I dont think its good for the entire video ecosystem, he said of a Disney-free Spectrum offering.
