YouTube TV has good news for some subscribers after Disney’s downfall

YouTube TV has been in the headlines recently, primarily due to its failure to reach a new content distribution deal with Disney. This means that the following channels are no longer available on the Google Pay TV platform:

  • ABC

  • ESPN

  • Disney Channel

  • FX

  • Nat Geo

YouTube TV October 30 said in a blog post that Disney “used the threat of a YouTube TV blackout as a negotiating tactic to force deal terms that would increase prices for our customers.”

YouTube said Disney’s move to launch content could benefit its own streaming platforms, including Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.

“We know this is a frustrating and disappointing outcome for our subscribers, and we continue to urge Disney to work constructively with us to reach a fair agreement to restore their networks to YouTube TV,” it said.

YouTube is one of the largest Internet television providers in the United States, with more than 9 million subscribers. Hulu ranks second with about half as many subscribers, according to the Associated Press.

November 2 YouTube X (formerly Twitter) has announced that it will give subscribers a $20 credit if Disney content remains unavailable for an “extended period of time.” Google’s pay-TV platform added that it is continuing to negotiate with Disney and that subscribers should receive an email in the coming days. email with more information.

Meanwhile, news of her “secret” $10 off offer started making the rounds online.

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YouTube TV has quietly brought back its $10-a-month discount offer, dropping its standard monthly price from $82.99 to $72.99 for six months, Cord Cutters reported.

The limited offer is similar to last year’s deal and comes at a time when streaming prices are rising. However, it appears that not all YouTube TV subscribers are eligible for the $60 savings.

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To make matters more confusing, the offer is hidden on the site’s account management page.

Current subscribers should sign in using a desktop web browser (not available on mobile apps) and go to the membership section of the YouTube TV dashboard. They can then select the “manage” option (next to the basic plan’s billing information), which opens a submenu of options that include pausing or canceling subscriptions.

Selecting the option to cancel or pause your membership will display a banner, but only to those who qualify.

Clicking on it activates the preferential rate starting from the next billing date. You should receive an automatic email confirmation shortly. by post

The eligibility criteria is confusing because YouTube TV has not publicly disclosed the algorithm that determines which subscribers see the offer, according to Code Cutters.

Forum users say the following factors can affect eligibility:

  • Subscription year

  • Payment history

  • Latest viewing patterns

These factors have not been officially confirmed.

September YouTube TV offered a bigger discount of $33 for two months, bringing the subscription price down to $50, a savings of $66. It turns out that subscribers who received any of the previous discounts could not take advantage of the new discount, according to Android Police.

Various outlets have said the discount is an attempt by YouTube TV to compensate for the sudden removal of more than 20 popular Disney channels, Tom’s Guide reports.

The discount is separate from the $20 one-time YouTube TV credit that was promised when the Disney channels were removed.

This isn’t the first time YouTube TV has offered credits in the event of channel outages. The streaming platform has previously negotiated with major networks like NBCUniversal, Paramount and Fox to offer temporary discounts when channels were unavailable.

While the total value of $60 may seem generous, the fact that it’s not available to all subscribers may seem a little counterintuitive. Also, some users in this Reddit thread say that even at $72.99, the YouTube TV service “isn’t worth that amount per month.”

It can also be annoying that the ads are almost hidden. Subscribers must navigate through their account menu – specifically the section dedicated to managing or canceling their subscription – to find it. Most of the comments in the Reddit thread indicated that even eligible users didn’t know the offer existed.

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This story was originally reported by TheStreet in 2025. on November 4, where she first appeared in the entertainment section. Add TheStreet as a preferred source by clicking here.

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