YouTube TV to Credit Subscribers $20 as ESPN Dispute Continues
YouTube TV is offering a $20 credit to its subscribers as negotiations with Disney,ESPN’s parent company,remain stalled,leaving viewers without access to ESPN channels. The streaming service announced the offer in an email to subscribers on Sunday, acknowledging the disruption occurring during peak sports seasons for both college football and the NFL.
The credit is intended to reward subscribers for their patience amid the ongoing dispute, wich centers on the cost of Disney’s content. YouTube TV maintains it is “working in good faith to negotiate a deal with Disney that pays them fairly,” but has been unable to reach an agreement. Losing Disney content has been “disappointing,” the company stated, and the credit reflects its appreciation for customer understanding.
Subscribers will receive a follow-up email within the next few days detailing how to redeem the $20 credit, which will be applied to their next bill.
For those seeking alternatives during the outage, YouTube TV suggested Sling TV and FuboTV as potential options. The dispute highlights the increasing tension between streaming services and content providers as they navigate the evolving television landscape and the rising costs of popular programming.
