Summary
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new distribution agreement after a two-week blackout. This deal restores ESPN, ABC, National Geographic, and other Disney-owned channels to YouTube TV, impacting over 8 million subscribers. The agreement allows YouTube TV users to access Disney's full range of networks and includes ESPN's new service at no extra cost.
Key Facts
- Disney and YouTube TV had a two-week blackout starting October 30.
- The blackout affected major sports and news programming for over 8 million YouTube TV subscribers.
- Many subscribers considered canceling their service if the blackout continued.
- The new agreement gives YouTube TV access to Disney's complete range of channels.
- YouTube TV subscribers will receive ESPN's new service without extra charges.
- Some Disney streaming services, like Disney+ and Hulu, will be part of specific YouTube TV packages.
- The dispute highlighted challenges in digital pay-TV distribution agreements.
- Similar issues occurred with NBC and YouTube TV earlier this year.
