YouTube TV Could Be Getting Cheaper If It Loses Disney’s Channels
YouTube TV viewers may not watch different channels such as ABC, ESPN, FX, etc., from December 17, 2021, by 11:59 PM if the dispute over carriage fees between the leading live streaming platform and Disney is not resolved.
If the situation remains the same, YouTube TV will decrease its cost by $15 (from $65 to $50). However, viewers will not access Disney content on their favourite streaming service.
Members, we’re working with Disney to continue carrying Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and your local ABC station. If we’re unable to reach a fair deal by 12/17/21, we’ll decrease our monthly price by $15 while content is off the platform.
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) December 13, 2021
As per the official statement of YouTube TV,
The Google-owned online streaming service is still optimistic and hopes it will come to terms with Disney because it has successfully dealt such situations in the recent past.
We always want to be transparent and give you a heads-up during these active conversations. Disney is an important partner, and we’re optimistic that we can work with Disney and keep their content available on YouTube TV. For live updates: https://t.co/R7MzaOv0p5
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) December 13, 2021
That said, viewers will not be able to stream 18 channels including ABC if the deal between YouTube TV and Disney is not renewed.
Viewers will need to subscribe to $14 Disney bundle if they want to access Disney media content including ABC, ESPN, and other channels.