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Though YouTube TV viewers can’t watch ESPN, ABC, or other Disney channels in the middle of the latest (but probably not final) dispute, the streaming service is giving certain subscribers a $10 per month discount for an extended period of time. Here’s what you need to know about that monthly discount and what got us here in the first place.
Following its failed deal with Disney, YouTube TV is handing out $10 monthly credits—but not everyone qualifies, and it’s not automatic.
YouTube TV is reportedly offering some subscribers a $10 monthly credit for six months as compensation for the loss of Disney channels.
The current mess battle between YouTube TV and the Walt Disney Co. provides an opportunity to rethink having paid live television.
While the companies are at a standstill, they are both losing money by the day. According to Awful Announcing reporter Drew Lerner, Disney is losing approximately $5 million per day that its networks are not on YouTube TV, which has become one of the biggest television streaming platforms in the country.
If you’re looking to watch “Dancing with the Stars” without YouTube TV, you can stream it live on Fubo or DIRECTV, both of which offer 5-day free trials. These services provide access to ABC’s live broadcast, meaning you can watch “Dancing with the Stars” as it airs in real time without a cable subscription.
A significant chunk of video programming from ABC and ESPN is unavailable due to Google and Disney's inability to reach a licensing deal. On Thursday night, YouTube TV’s parent Google announced it was losing access to Disney content,
Another big weekend of games is set for the next football weekend, including LSU vs. Alabama on Saturday and Eagles vs. Packers on Monday Night Football.