Summary
YouTube TV users cannot access ABC and ESPN because Disney and Google (which owns YouTube TV) have not agreed on a new deal regarding how much YouTube TV should pay Disney to show their channels. YouTube TV wants to pay less than other big TV distributors like Comcast. During this standoff, YouTube is offering a $20 credit to its subscribers.
Key Facts
- YouTube TV has stopped showing ABC and ESPN due to a disagreement with Disney.
- Disney and Google couldn't agree on a new payment deal for airing Disney channels.
- YouTube TV seeks a better rate than what Disney charges Comcast, Charter, and DirecTV.
- As a result, YouTube TV users missed events like Monday Night Football.
- YouTube TV is giving a $20 credit to subscribers due to this service disruption.
- Users will receive instructions on how to get this credit through email.
