YouTube began restoring access to Walt Disney channels on its platform on Sunday, after the companies reached a distribution agreement to end a two-day blackout.
YouTube tweeted that “we’ve signed a deal with Disney and have already started restoring access to channels like ESPN and FX.”
We are pleased to announce that we have entered into a deal with Disney and have already started restoring access to channels such as ESPN and FX, and Disney recordings previously in your library. Your local ABC station will also be on all day.
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) December 19, 2021
Neither company disclosed the financial terms of the deal.
YouTube warned last week that it would only renew its deal with Disney if the company offered “fair terms” and announced it would cut the monthly price for YouTube TV by $15 (about Rs. 1140) from $64.99. (about Rs. 4,940) to $49.99 (about Rs. 3,800).
On Sunday, YouTube said a monthly subscription had been returned to $64.99 (approximately Rs. 4,940) but affected users would receive a one-time discount of $15 (approximately Rs. 1,140).
“We appreciate Google’s collaboration to achieve fair terms that are consistent with the market,” Disney said in a statement on Sunday.
YouTube entered into a multi-year pact with streaming platform Roku earlier this month to distribute YouTube’s flagship app and TV service, ending a months-long battle over allegations of anti-competitive behavior.
© Thomson Reuters 2021
