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YouTube TV, Fox Reach Short-Term Extension to Avert Blackout

Negotiations over carriage fees continue without a disclosed timeline for a long-term deal.

Overview

  • The companies agreed to a temporary extension just after the Aug. 27, 5 p.m. ET deadline, keeping Fox channels on YouTube TV for now.
  • Fox Sports, Fox News, Fox Business, and related programming remain available to subscribers as talks continue.
  • Neither side specified how long the extension lasts, leaving the possibility of a blackout if no agreement is reached.
  • YouTube TV says Fox is seeking payments far above comparable partners, while Fox characterizes YouTube’s proposed terms as out of step with the market.
  • If channels go dark, YouTube TV has pledged a $10 credit toward Fox One to help subscribers access affected content.