Disney and YouTube Seal Deal to Bring TV Channels Back to the Platform

On 14 November evening, Disney and YouTube announced an agreement to lift the blackout that had been removing ABC, ESPN, and other channels from the YouTube TV streaming service. The deal puts an end to a dispute that started in late October when Disney removed shows from YouTube TV.

The pact is a "multi-year distribution agreement" with YouTube TV, according to Disney.  According to a news statement from ESPN Chairman Jimmy Pitaro and Disney Entertainment Co-Chairmen Alan Bergman and Dana Walden, the company acknowledges the enormous importance of Disney's programming and gives YouTube TV users greater options and freedom. The duo is happy that their networks are back up and running in time for viewers to enjoy this weekend's abundance of fantastic content, especially college football, the statement added.

Offerings of the New Deal

The impact should be virtually instantaneous for customers. On 14 November's night, Disney announced that the channels "have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers." Disney stated that the new agreement permits the sharing of Disney+ and Hulu Bundle content on YouTube TV. In the midst of the stalemate in negotiations, YouTube, which is owned by Alphabet, a division of Google, announced on October 30 that Disney had removed channels from the streaming service, as Disney had threatened to do.

In a statement last month, YouTube claimed that Disney was negotiating increased subscription costs for its users by threatening a blackout. At the time, it was also mentioned that Disney's own streaming services, Hulu + Live TV and Fubo, may profit from a blackout. Disney had claimed that YouTube TV was not paying reasonable prices for its channel prior to the agreement.

According to a YouTube representative, the firm is happy that an arrangement has been reached. According to the firm, customers should observe the reinstatement of channels and recordings in their library in a day. The YouTube representative stated, "We are sorry for the inconvenience and value the patience of our subscribers while we negotiated on their behalf."

YouTube Largest Internet TV Provider in US

With over 9 million users, YouTube is the biggest online TV provider in the United States. Disney's Hulu comes in second with almost half as many customers. YouTube announced last month that if Disney material remained unavailable for a long time, it would give its users a $20 credit. The basic membership option for YouTube TV costs $82.99 a month.