YouTube TV, FOX reach ‘short-term extension’ to address ongoing carriage dispute
By Ethan Stone
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The carriage dispute between YouTube TV and FOX isn’t quite resolved yet, but according to a tweet from YouTube TV on Wednesday, the 2 parties have reached a “short-term extension’ ahead of Week 1 of the college football season.
Prior to the extension, Wednesday at 5 p.m. was considered the deadline to reach an agreement for YouTube TV users to avoid a potential disruption of service for channels such as FOX, FS1, Big Ten Network, FOX News Channel and more. It’s unclear exactly what this short-term extension entails, but it seems safe to say there won’t be any blackouts for college football and NFL fans in the coming weeks.
Not wanting to risk losing college football on certain channels? We certainly don’t blame you. Readers who click here can claim a trial of 30 free days of FuboTV, a great option if things don’t go as planned between YouTube TV and FOX across the next few months. Or maybe a great option even if things are resolved, considering it seems as if YouTube TV does this every single year.
Here’s a statement from YouTube TV regarding the dispute. According to the statement, YouTube TV is offering users a $10 credit if the content does become unavailable at any point.
“In order to provide you with the best in live sports and entertainment, YouTube TV enters into partnerships with content providers like Fox. Our priority is to reach a deal that’s fair for both sides and allows us to preserve the value of our service. We have reached a short-term extension with Fox to prevent disruption to YouTube TV subscribers as we continue to work on a new agreement. We are committed to advocating on behalf of our subscribers as we work toward a fair deal and will keep you updated on our progress. If their content becomes unavailable for an extended period of time, we’ll offer our subscribers a $10 credit.”
Ethan Stone is a Tennessee graduate and loves all things college football and college basketball. Firm believer in fouling while up 3.
