"used the threat of a blackout on YouTube TV as a negotiating tactic to force deal terms that would raise prices on our customers. They're now following through on that threat, suspending their content on YouTube TV. Disney is proposing costly economic terms that would raise prices on YouTube TV customers and give our customers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney's own live TV products - like Hulu + Live TV and, soon, Fubo."
"Google's YouTube TV has chosen to deny their subscribers the content they value most by refusing to pay fair rates for our channels, Without a new agreement in place, their subscribers will not have access to our programming, which includes the best lineup in live sports - anchored by the NFL, NBA, and college football, with 13 of the top 25 college teams playing this weekend."
Disney-owned channels including ABC, ESPN, FX, Disney Channel, and Nat Geo were removed from YouTube TV after the carriage agreement expired. The blackout could interrupt coverage of college football, NBA, NFL, and NHL games. YouTube TV accused Disney of using blackout threats to force deal terms that would raise subscriber prices and benefit Disney's own live-TV products like Hulu + Live TV and Fubo. YouTube TV offered a $20 credit if the channels remain unavailable and noted its base subscription costs $82.99 per month. Disney countered that YouTube TV seeks better rates than larger distributors and accused Google of using market dominance to undercut industry terms.
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