ESPN-Star severs ties with Hathway

ESPN-Star Sports has snapped its ties with sister concern Hathway cable network over non-payment of subscription fees since September.

In a move unprecedented in broadcast business, ESPN-Star Sports has asked consumers to deduct Rs 39.70 the cost of the channels, from their monthly cable payout to Hathway operators. 8220;Despite numerous meetings, it is apparent, judging from the demands being made by Hathway, that they are not serious about renewing the contract of showing our channels,8221; Vice-President, Sales and Marketing ESPN Software India, Sricharan Iyengar said.