Highlights
- YouTube TV offers a $20 credit to users after losing Disney-owned channels.
- Major networks like ESPN, ABC, and FX went offline due to a contract dispute.
- Users will receive an email to redeem the credit, which applies to their next bill.
That’s because YouTube TV and Disney couldn’t reach a new deal in time. As a small fix, YouTube TV is now giving users a $20 credit to make up for the inconvenience.
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The blackout happened when the contract between the two companies expired, and they didn’t agree on new terms.
Because of that, all Disney-owned networks were removed from the platform. It’s not just one or two channels; this includes some big ones like ESPN , ABC , FX , and Disney Channel .
About the $20 YouTube TV credit
Once you redeem the credit, it will automatically apply to your next billing cycle, so your next month’s charge will be $20 less.
YouTube TV also said in the email that they understand how disappointing it’s been for users to lose Disney content, and they appreciate everyone’s patience while this gets sorted out.
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Why the Disney channels went dark
Basically, this blackout is because YouTube TV and Disney didn’t renew their content agreement before it expired. So, when the deadline hit, YouTube TV had to remove all Disney channels. This includes:
Sports: ESPN and its related channels Entertainment: FX and Disney Channel News: ABC News and local ABC stations
While the companies work on a new deal, YouTube TV users have a couple of choices. If you think the service isn’t worth it right now without Disney content, you can pause your subscription .
This means you won’t be charged, but your account and settings will stay the same until you decide to come back.
Overall, so yeah, YouTube TV is trying to make things right after losing Disney channels . You get a $20 credit as a small apology while they continue talks to bring ESPN, ABC, FX, and others back.
Hopefully, the deal gets settled soon because many people depend on those channels for sports and news.
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