US EditionFox and YouTube TV reach short-term carrier deal
Fox and YouTube TV averted a blackout by agreeing to a short-term deal after Fox sought increased payouts, allowing continued access for 9.4 million subscribers while talks continue.
- Google-Owned YouTube TV and Fox reached a short-term extension on Wednesday, August 27, to keep Fox content on the service for subscribers.
- The extension followed a looming 5 p.m. ET deadline after Google threatened to blackout Fox channels due to disagreements over increased payouts demanded by Fox.
- The deal averted a blackout ahead of a major college football game between No. 3 Ohio State and top-ranked Texas scheduled for Saturday at noon EDT.
- Google stated that Fox's payment demands exceeded those for comparable content and emphasized their goal to reach a fair agreement without raising subscriber costs while crediting $10 if Fox channels remain unavailable.
- The extension allows ongoing negotiations amid federal pressure, preserving access for YouTube TV's 9.4 million subscribers and reflecting less tension than past disputes involving similar streaming services.
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