Overview
- YouTube TV began emailing subscribers instructions on a one-time $20 credit that will apply to the next bill, with distribution slated to complete by November 12.
- The companies remain far apart on per‑subscriber fees and packaging, and YouTube TV says Disney channels could return within hours once a deal is reached.
- With ESPN and ABC still unavailable, YouTube TV customers are poised to miss another Monday Night Football game, even as the NFL makes recent matchups available over the air.
- A leaked memo from Disney leaders accusing YouTube TV of seeking below‑market terms drew a sharp rebuttal from YouTube, escalating the public war of words.
- App-usage analysis shows affected viewers shifting to alternatives such as Sling, Fubo and DirecTV, and industry reports note ratings and financial pressure, including estimated daily fee losses for Disney and sizable aggregate costs for YouTube TV’s credits.