After two weeks of Blackout, YouTube TV and Disney announced on Friday that they have reached a deal.
In addition to bringing Disney networks like ABC, ESPN, and FX Back to the YouTube Streaming TV Service, Deal It will also see ESPN make its direct-to-consumer service available on YouTube TV for an additional price. YouTube will also be able to select the Disney network and DisnEn + / Hulu Bundle as part of various packages.
In a statement, Disney Entertainment Co-Chairs Alan Berpman and Dana Walden, along with ESPN’s Head of Program Programming, and offer an exceptional subscription of Disney programming and provide flexibility and choice. “
“We are pleased our network has been restored in time for fans to enjoy a great selection of programming this weekend, including college football,” the Disney executive added.
YouTube too Release the statement Friday said customers will see affected channels restored “over the course of the day.” The company also said, “We apologize for the inconvenience and appreciate our customers’ patience while we work for them.”
YouTube TV is obviously a cable TV alternative for cord cutters, but like most cable TV providers, the service has shown that Disputes with major content Providers – It’s mostly about how much money to pay and how flexible it is to offer content in different bundles.
The last time YouTube and Disney renegotiated in 2022, something similar (If significantly) Blackout. This time around, YouTube Offer customers $20 credit which can be applied to the next bill.
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One survey even suggested that because of the Disney Blackout, 24% of the service’s more than 10 million customers said have canceled the subscription or planning to do so soon. (A YouTube spokeswoman said the actual “managed and did not reconcile the findings of this survey.”)
Indeed, Techcrunch’s Amanda Silberling says that the Blackout ruined his life Because he can’t watch “Jeopardy!” Thank you, two weeks of dreaming is over.