Summary
YouTube TV and Disney are in a disagreement about the fees for carrying channels like ESPN and ABC. This disagreement has caused Disney's channels to be unavailable on YouTube TV, affecting about 10 million subscribers. Both companies are trying to negotiate new terms but have different perspectives on pricing, especially as YouTube TV wants adjustments based on its growing subscriber base.
Key Facts
- YouTube TV and Disney are in a dispute over channel fees, affecting ESPN and ABC.
- Disney's channels have been off YouTube TV for over a week, impacting 10 million subscribers.
- Disney is reportedly losing about $4.3 million per day due to the blackout.
- The primary disagreement now is over the terms for ABC, not ESPN.
- Disney has moved more live sports to ABC, which they believe deserves higher fees.
- YouTube TV is not seeking immediate discounts but wants future rate reductions as it grows.
- The conflict started when an agreement expired at the end of October.
- Disney and YouTube TV are publicly blaming each other while continuing negotiations.
