Disney and YouTube TV End Blackout of ESPN and ABC
After a two-week standoff, Disney and YouTube TV have reached a new multi-year deal that restores access to popular channels including ESPN and ABC. This agreement comes as millions of subscribers faced disruptions in their viewing experience, leading to significant revenue losses for Disney. The deal is expected to alleviate the frustrations of YouTube TV users, who have expressed their dissatisfaction over the blackout. Disney had previously reported losses of approximately $4.3 million per day during the dispute, but with this new arrangement, affected programming will return to the streaming platform.
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