TV channels owned by The Walt Disney Co. including ABC, ESPN, FX, Nat Geo and Disney Channel went dark at midnight PT for customers of satellite TV firm Dish Network and its streaming multichannel service Sling TV.

The channels were pulled after the two companies were unable to come to terms on a new carriage agreement. …

“After months of negotiating in good faith, Dish has declined to reach a fair, market-based agreement with us for continued distribution of our networks,” a Disney spokesperson said in a statement. “The rates and terms we are seeking reflect the marketplace and have been the foundation for numerous successful deals with pay TV providers of all types and sizes across the country. We’re committed to reaching a fair resolution, and we urge Dish to work with us in order to minimize the disruption to their customers.”

Dish, meanwhile, said that Disney was demanding a billion dollar increase in fees, and was investing in services like Disney+ and ESPN+ which are not included in the cost of a Dish subscription.

“Disney has exploited its market position to increase fees without regard for the public viewing experience,” said Brian Neylon, executive vp and group president for Dish TV, in a statement. “Clearly, Disney insists on prioritizing greed above American viewers, especially sports fans and families with children who watch their content.”