Google and Disney have reached a deal to end the blackout of ESPN and more than 20 other Disney-owned channels on YouTube TV, two weeks after they went dark. The agreement comes as a relief for users who were unable to watch sports events and popular shows on the platform.
During the dispute, Google accused Disney of trying to raise prices for its customers in an effort to boost its own Hulu + Live TV and Fubo offerings. Disney claimed that Google was being unreasonable and seeking preferential treatment and below-market rates.
As a result of the blackout, YouTube TV subscribers were given a $20 credit for the inconvenience while the dispute was ongoing. However, the credits may not have been sufficient for many users who were frustrated with the lack of access to their favorite channels.
The situation was different from the 2021 carriage blackout between Google and Disney, which was resolved within a couple of days. This time, the dispute dragged on for several weeks, causing significant inconvenience to YouTube TV subscribers.
In an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the company is "trying really hard" to reach a deal with YouTube TV that would end the blackout. He also emphasized that the agreement should reflect the value that Disney delivers to customers.
Google and Disney have proposed competing deals, with Google claiming that Disney's proposal was "proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers." The dispute has been ongoing for several weeks, with both companies negotiating their respective terms.
The deal has now been finalized, and ESPN and other Disney-owned channels will be restored to YouTube TV. The agreement marks an end to a lengthy and complex dispute between the two companies.
While the blackout was frustrating for many users, it's likely that the agreement will bring relief to those who were unable to access their favorite channels.
During the dispute, Google accused Disney of trying to raise prices for its customers in an effort to boost its own Hulu + Live TV and Fubo offerings. Disney claimed that Google was being unreasonable and seeking preferential treatment and below-market rates.
As a result of the blackout, YouTube TV subscribers were given a $20 credit for the inconvenience while the dispute was ongoing. However, the credits may not have been sufficient for many users who were frustrated with the lack of access to their favorite channels.
The situation was different from the 2021 carriage blackout between Google and Disney, which was resolved within a couple of days. This time, the dispute dragged on for several weeks, causing significant inconvenience to YouTube TV subscribers.
In an earnings call, Disney CEO Bob Iger said that the company is "trying really hard" to reach a deal with YouTube TV that would end the blackout. He also emphasized that the agreement should reflect the value that Disney delivers to customers.
Google and Disney have proposed competing deals, with Google claiming that Disney's proposal was "proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers." The dispute has been ongoing for several weeks, with both companies negotiating their respective terms.
The deal has now been finalized, and ESPN and other Disney-owned channels will be restored to YouTube TV. The agreement marks an end to a lengthy and complex dispute between the two companies.
While the blackout was frustrating for many users, it's likely that the agreement will bring relief to those who were unable to access their favorite channels.
! Can you imagine not being able to watch your fave sports events or shows on YouTube TV? 
The $20 credit wasn't exactly gonna cut it for most people though... that's like, a tiny gesture compared to the inconvenience they caused. 
Anyways, I'm all about finding ways to reduce stress and anxiety in our daily lives, and this whole ordeal was like a big ol' bowl of stress soup 
... glad we're moving on from it! 
i mean cant u just get along? 
google & disney r like 2 grown adults fightin over money 
can't wait to watch espn again though 
thank god google and disney were able to come to an understanding 
i feel bad for all the users who got a $20 credit though, maybe it wasn't enough for some people 
anyway, glad this is all over now and i can get back to watching my stuff 
finally!! i'm so happy they came to an agreement 
20 credits for the inconvenience might not have been enough tho but i guess it's better than nothing 
It's crazy how much it affects people's lives. And the fact that Google and Disney were going back and forth like this is just... ugh