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Subscribers to YouTube TV will soon receive a credit as a dispute with Disney continues to black out several major channels. On Sunday, the largest live TV streaming provider in the U.S. sent a notice to subscribers alerting them of the incoming credit. "We’ve been working in good faith to negotiate a deal with Disney that pays them fairly for their content and returns their programming to YouTube TV," reads a portion of the email. “We know it’s been disappointing to lose Disney content, and we want you to know we deeply appreciate your patience. In light of the disruption, we’re offering our subscribers a $20 credit.” The email goes on to say that in the coming days, users will receive an email that will then allow them to redeem the credit to be used toward their next bill. Subscribers will have to redeem the credit manually as YouTube TV will not automatically apply the credit to a user’s account. “We remain committed to working with Disney to bring their content back to YouTube TV. As always, family managers have the ability to pause or cancel anytime," the email continued. The move comes as the two giant corporations continue to negotiate a deal to bring Disney-owned networks back to the platform. Since Oct. 30, YouTube TV subscribers have been unable to watch several of the most popular channels available in the service. Missing networks include the suite of ESPN channels, ABC, FX, FXX, the Disney Channel and more. Without those networks, sports fans have missed several nationally televised college football and basketball games, and Monday Night Football. Shows like “Dancing with the Stars,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Abbott Elementary” have been unavailable to watch. The two sides have been unable to reach a deal that satisfies both of them financially. Although Deadline reported that YouTube TV submitted a new proposal over the weekend, a deal has not yet been reached. The blackout comes as Disney recently finalized a deal to acquire Fubo TV and merge it with Hulu + Live TV to form the second largest live TV streaming service in the U.S. YouTube TV has an estimated 10 million subscribers, while the new Hulu + Live TV has roughly 6 million subscribers.
