Dec. 31 (UPI) -- Verizon and the Walt Disney Co. have reached an agreement that will sidestep an interruption that would've blacked out several major television channels for millions of the carrier's customers.
Verizon Fios customers faced a blackout starting Jan. 1 of Disney-owned channels if the two sides continued with a disagreement over programming fees. Some of the major channels included in the dispute are ABC and ESPN -- which will broadcast the NFL playoffs and college football's national championship game next week. ABC affiliates in New York City and Philadelphia would've been included in the blackout.