"YouTube TV's 10 million subscribers have lost access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels in one of the decade's largest TV blackouts. Disney seeks higher rates to cover mounting programming costs, including the NFL, NBA and other sports for ESPN. YouTube TV is counting on its loyal customers to stick with the service despite the blackout, which could give the tech giant Google, which owns YouTube, more leverage in the dispute."
"The standoff began Oct. 30 when the two behemoths hit an impasse in their negotiations over a new distribution contract covering Disney's channels and ABC stations. Google, which owns YouTube, has rebuffed Disney's demands for fee increases for ESPN, ABC and other channels. The Burbank entertainment giant has been seeking a revenue boost to support its content production and streaming ambitions, and help pay for ESPN's gargantuan sports rights deals."
YouTube TV's 10 million subscribers have been denied access to ESPN, ABC and other Disney channels because negotiations over a new distribution contract stalled on Oct. 30. Disney is seeking higher carriage fees to offset rising programming and streaming costs and to help cover ESPN's expensive sports rights deals. Google-owned YouTube has rebuffed those demands, prolonging the blackout. Customers have been greeted with a message that Disney channels are unavailable and many subscribers are frustrated. Talks are ongoing but the two sides remain apart on major issues, extending the dispute.
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