Disney-Owned Channels Go Dark On YouTube TV Amid Pricing Dispute: What It Means For Viewers
In a sudden blackout, several popular channels owned by Disney were removed from YouTube TV at midnight Eastern time on Friday, leaving the streaming service's 10 million subscribers without access to ABC, ESPN, FX, and more. The sudden disappearance of these channels has sparked concern among viewers, who are now left wondering how long this blackout will last.
At the heart of this dispute is a pricing battle between Disney and YouTube TV's parent company Google. According to reports, Disney accused YouTube of "refusing to pay fair rates for our channels," while YouTube countered that Disney was pushing for "deal terms that would raise prices on our customers." The tension has led to a standoff, with both sides dug in on their respective positions.
The blackout affects not only sports networks ESPN and ESPN2 but also major television network ABC, the Disney Channel, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, and several Spanish-language channels. This means that viewers will no longer be able to access popular shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", "Dancing with the Stars", or "Abbott Elementary" on YouTube TV.
While it's unclear how long this blackout will last, YouTube TV has offered customers a $20 credit if Disney-owned channels remain unavailable for an extended period of time. However, with no clear resolution in sight, viewers are left to wonder when these beloved channels will return to the streaming service.
This isn't the first contract dispute between Disney and YouTube TV in recent months. In February, Paramount channels nearly went dark on YouTube TV over pricing concerns, only to be resolved days later through a temporary agreement. NBCUniversal-owned channels also faced a similar standoff before reaching a long-term deal with YouTube TV.
As this situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: viewers need to stay vigilant and monitor their streaming services for any signs of disruption. With the blackout ongoing, it's essential to be prepared for potential losses of access to popular channels and programs.
In a sudden blackout, several popular channels owned by Disney were removed from YouTube TV at midnight Eastern time on Friday, leaving the streaming service's 10 million subscribers without access to ABC, ESPN, FX, and more. The sudden disappearance of these channels has sparked concern among viewers, who are now left wondering how long this blackout will last.
At the heart of this dispute is a pricing battle between Disney and YouTube TV's parent company Google. According to reports, Disney accused YouTube of "refusing to pay fair rates for our channels," while YouTube countered that Disney was pushing for "deal terms that would raise prices on our customers." The tension has led to a standoff, with both sides dug in on their respective positions.
The blackout affects not only sports networks ESPN and ESPN2 but also major television network ABC, the Disney Channel, FX, Freeform, National Geographic, and several Spanish-language channels. This means that viewers will no longer be able to access popular shows like "Jimmy Kimmel Live!", "Dancing with the Stars", or "Abbott Elementary" on YouTube TV.
While it's unclear how long this blackout will last, YouTube TV has offered customers a $20 credit if Disney-owned channels remain unavailable for an extended period of time. However, with no clear resolution in sight, viewers are left to wonder when these beloved channels will return to the streaming service.
This isn't the first contract dispute between Disney and YouTube TV in recent months. In February, Paramount channels nearly went dark on YouTube TV over pricing concerns, only to be resolved days later through a temporary agreement. NBCUniversal-owned channels also faced a similar standoff before reaching a long-term deal with YouTube TV.
As this situation continues to unfold, one thing is clear: viewers need to stay vigilant and monitor their streaming services for any signs of disruption. With the blackout ongoing, it's essential to be prepared for potential losses of access to popular channels and programs.
I'm so bummed that I won't be able to watch my fave shows like Jimmy Kimmel Live! and Abbott Elementary anymore on YouTube TV. 
The pricing dispute is gettin' kinda frustrating, but I'm hopin' Google and Disney can figure things out soon so we can get back to our streamin' goodness 
. Can you imagine if this keeps goin on for a while? We'll be stuck without all these awesome channels! 
let's keep fingers crossed that everything gets resolved ASAP 
no abc espn fx etc 
and google is just refusing to pay more for them apparently 
which means ppl are losing access to jimmy kimmel live dancing with the stars etc 
anyway did u know that the blackout started at midnight eastern time 
and now google is offering a $20 credit if disney channels stay off youtube tv for a while 
but seriously who's gonna pay more for those channels?? 
so yeah this isn't a good time to be a youtube tv user 
stats show that: 
and btw the price war between google and disney is way more intense than we thought 
, but let's keep things in perspective 
. It's just a contract dispute between Disney and Google - they'll figure it out eventually 
. And think of the silver lining: maybe this means they'll come to some kinda compromise that benefits both parties? Wouldn't that be cool? 
But honestly, I'm more worried about all the other streaming services getting lost in the shuffle... like what's gonna happen to Paramount and NBCUniversal channels? Will they follow suit or get their own deals? The uncertainty is kinda exciting? 
This whole thing is getting ridiculous. First Paramount channels go dark, now Disney-owned channels are out too? It's like they're trying to test YouTube TV's patience 
i mean what's with all these contract disputes between Disney and YouTube TV? can't they just work things out like normal companies? anyway, i'm totally missing my daily dose of "The Mandalorian" on youtube tv right now 
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