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Millions of subscribers could lose access to popular shows and channels

Streaming surpasses cable and broadcast TV combined for the first time
  • Disney networks, including ABC and ESPN, are at risk of being pulled from YouTube TV if a new distribution agreement is not reached by Thursday midnight.
  • The dispute revolves around financial terms, with Disney accusing Google of exploiting its position and YouTube alleging Disney is proposing costly terms to benefit its own streaming services.
  • If a deal is not secured, YouTube TV's approximately 10 million subscribers will lose access to major sports, news, and entertainment programming.
  • Disney is running public messages on YouTube TV warning subscribers of the potential blackout, while YouTube claims Disney's demands would raise prices and limit customer options.
  • This is one of several carriage disputes for YouTube TV this year, with a previous disagreement with TelevisaUnivision remaining unresolved, prompting comments from Donald Trump.
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