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YouTube TV to Begin $20 Credits as Disney Channels Stay Dark

The credits follow a prolonged blackout during ongoing carriage talks.

Overview

  • Emails to qualifying subscribers are slated to start today, November 9, with $20 statement credits expected to post no later than November 12.
  • Disney-owned networks including ESPN, ABC, FX, and National Geographic have been unavailable on YouTube TV since the October 30 contract lapse.
  • Roughly 10 million YouTube TV customers have seen disrupted viewing, particularly for live sports during a busy stretch of the calendar.
  • No new carriage deal has been announced, and YouTube says Disney channels could be restored within hours once an agreement is reached.
  • The companies remain at odds over fees and terms, and subscribers are advised to look for official YouTube TV messages and beware of phishing emails about the credit.