YouTube TV Loses ESPN, ABC
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The latest financial results comes as Fubo combines its video service with Hulu + Live TV to shake up the streaming TV business.
Last week, the Y ouTube team publicly called out Disney for its "costly economic terms" as part of their new distribution agreement. It noted that Disney's move would end up giving YouTube TV viewers fewer choices, while benefiting Disney's own products.
Many YouTube TV subscribers are switching to DirecTV Stream after losing over 20 Disney-owned channels. Redditors note that DirecTV Stream offers a larger channel library than YouTube TV, albeit at a slightly higher price.
Disney's latest round of streaming service price hikes go into effect Tuesday, with price increases being spread across standalone subscriptions for Disney Plus, Hulu and ESPN, as well as bundles and its live TV platform, Hulu Plus Live TV. The last time the company upped the costs of its streaming services was -- you guessed it -- October 2024.
Walt Disney Co. asked YouTube TV to restore the broadcast of its ABC network for Election Day, as a fight over distribution fees drags on.