We have successfully reached hundreds of deals with cable and satellite providers across the country with no disruption of service, so we are disappointed we could not reach a deal with Verizon." Disney and Verizon have reached a last - minute carriage deal to continue the availability of Disney and ESPN channels on Verizon ’s FiOS service , avoiding a feared lawsuit . A similar last - minute deal was made by Cox and Nexstar , but Verizon has not reached an agreement with TEGNA , which said it was “ disappointed ” by the deal .
Disney and Verizon have reached a last - minute carriage deal to continue the availability of Disney and ESPN channels on Verizon ’s FiOS service , avoiding a feared lawsuit . A similar last - minute deal was made by Cox and Nexstar , but Verizon has not reached an agreement with TEGNA , which said it was “ disappointed ” by the deal .