ESPN/ABC just went out on YouTube TV [11/14 it's back!!!]

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#378
7 year old has to have Dang Disney so Hulu live it is. Was getting regular Hulu and Disney from Verizon but they are separate so it’s a damn mess to get all those people on the phone! Eff Disney!
 
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This thing is dragging on way too long.

Those that switched to Hulu, how are you liking it compared to YouTube TV?

I'm about to the point of just signing up for the ESPN/Fox Sports bundle and forgetting it. But this playoff picture looks like a big mess with TNT/TruTV and HBO Max.

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Freak said:
This thing is dragging on way too long.

Those that switched to Hulu, how are you liking it compared to YouTube TV?

I'm about to the point of just signing up for the ESPN/Fox Sports bundle and forgetting it. But this playoff picture looks like a big mess with TNT/TruTV and HBO Max.

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I don't want Hulu live. I'm spoiled with YouTube TV. If anything, I'll probably go back to EPBfi. Phooey.
 
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I did the one day Sling access last Saturday and have the Disney+/Hulu/ESPN bundle through my verizon account. I'll likely do that again for tomorrow but, if this thing doesn't get resolved very soon, I'll probably cancel YouTubeTV altogether and just reactivate my Sling account full time. That'll save me money, anyway.
 
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Programmers, including Disney, structured their distribution contracts to expire near a pivotal programming event, such as a new season of NFL football. The timing motivated both sides to quickly reach a deal rather than risk alienating customers.


But for Google’s parent, Alphabet, YouTube TV is just a sliver of their business. The tech company generated $350 billion in revenue last year, the vast majority coming from Google search and advertising. That gives YouTube a longer leash to hold out for contract terms it finds acceptable.

“This dispute is not that painful for Google,” said analyst Richard Greenfield of LightShed Partners, noting that YouTube TV could probably withstand “two weekends without college football, and two weeks without ‘Monday Night Football’ — as long as their consumers stay with them.”

Disney, however, depends on TV advertising and pay-TV distribution fees. The week-long blackout has already dampened TV ratings, which means less revenue for the company.

“Disney is fundamentally misrepresenting the facts here: they are asking YouTube for a rate above what Charter and DirecTV pay for the ABC networks,” YouTube said. “They have also asked us to pay more for their content than what they charge Hulu or Fubo, two smaller players that they own.”




Consumers like YouTube TV

www.latimes.com

Why the YouTube versus Disney battle isn't ending anytime soon

Rising costs of sports rights fees and other factors have fueled YouTube's disputes with Disney and other media companies.
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Freak said:
This thing is dragging on way too long.

Those that switched to Hulu, how are you liking it compared to YouTube TV?

I'm about to the point of just signing up for the ESPN/Fox Sports bundle and forgetting it. But this playoff picture looks like a big mess with TNT/TruTV and HBO Max.

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So this TNT/TruTV setup means that TNT and TruTV will simulcast the games?
 
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I requested a refund from YouTube TV today and got it. I had a little pushback from the agent I was chatting with, but no sense in paying for a service when 90% of the channels I watch is unavailable.
 
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Disney lost 13 Billion in market cap in one day today and Bob Iger is like, "Losing 30 million a week? But think of the insane ad profits once everyone moves to Disney platforms." Too bad all the Disney apps are complete garbage and ridiculous to navigate. If they work.
 
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