""As part of the new deal, Disney's full suite of networks and stations -- including ESPN and ABC -- have already begun to be restored to YouTube TV subscribers," The Walt Disney Co. said in a statement. "We are pleased that our networks have been restored in time for fans to enjoy the many great programming options this weekend, including college football.""
"At the time the carriage dispute reached its boiling point, YouTube TV said that Disney was proposing terms that would be too costly, resulting in higher prices and fewer choices for its subscribers. And the platform accused Disney of using the blackout "as a negotiating tactic" -- claiming that the move also benefited Disney's own streaming products like Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. Disney, meanwhile, said that YouTube TV had refused to pay fair rates for its channels. The California entertainment giant also accused Google of "using its market dominance to eliminate competition.""
Disney and YouTube TV reached a new licensing agreement that began restoring Disney-owned channels and local stations, including ESPN and ABC, to YouTube TV subscribers. The blackout began Oct. 30 when the previous carriage deal expired, leaving subscribers without Disney networks and disrupting college football, professional sports, news and entertainment coverage. Removed channels included NatGeo, FX, Freeform, SEC Network and ACC Network. YouTube TV accused Disney of proposing costly terms and using the blackout as a negotiating tactic that favored rival streaming products. Disney said YouTube TV refused to pay fair rates and accused Google of using market dominance.
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