YouTube TV subscribers who have been without access to ESPN, ABC, and other Disney networks for over a week will receive a $20 credit towards their next billing statement. This move comes after Disney’s channels were removed from the service on October 31, prompting YouTube TV to address the blackout by compensating affected users. The ongoing dispute appears to center on pricing, with YouTube accusing Disney of demanding higher rates while Disney claims YouTube is not offering fair compensation for their channels.
According to a YouTube spokesperson, subscribers are currently being notified via email on how to apply the credit. The company states that if an agreement is reached, the channels will be promptly reinstated. Notably, this is not the first time YouTube TV has faced a similar situation with Disney, as a previous conflict in 2022 resulted in subscribers receiving a $15 credit after a one-day blackout.
Source: TechCrunch