After several months of negotiation, the Disney and YouTube TV finally reached a “fair deal” in the distribution of online content, as revealed by one of the platforms via Twitter.
We're happy to announce that we've reached a deal with Disney and have already started to restore access to channels like ESPN and FX, and Disney recordings that were previously in your Library. Your local ABC station will also be turning on throughout the day.
— YouTubeTV (@YouTubeTV) December 19, 2021
In recent times, YouTube TV was in negotiations with Disney with the aim of continuing with the transmission of channels belonging to Disney, but the two platforms were at a great impasse in reaching an agreement.
Due to this impasse between the two companies, on December 17th the Youtube tv removed from its grid several Disney-owned channels, such as ESPN and ABC, as well as reduced its monthly fee by around 13 euros (8.300 kwanzas).
"We appreciate Google's collaboration to reach a fair deal that is consistent with the market and are excited that our lineup of sports and news, as well as kids, family and general entertainment programming is in the process of being restructured for Google subscribers. YouTube TV Nationwide ", revealed Disney in a statement on Sunday (19).
It should be noted that the interruption of access to channels belonging to Disney led to many users complaining on social networks.
