YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute that could lead to network blackout

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YouTube TV and NBCUniversal are in a carriage dispute that may lead to a blackout of NBC programming, including 'Sunday Night Football.'
YouTube TV, NBCUniversal warn of impending carriage dispute that could lead to network blackout
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YouTube TV and NBCUniversal are currently in a carriage dispute that threatens to blackout NBC programming, including major shows like 'Sunday Night Football' and 'The Voice.' This situation arises as negotiations between the two parties intensify, with YouTube TV boasting around 10 million subscribers. In response to potential programming loss, YouTube TV has announced it will provide a $10 credit to customers if NBCUniversal's content is unavailable for an extended period. NBCUniversal, however, accuses YouTube TV of seeking preferential treatment and refusing to accept competitive rates. The company has begun notifying YouTube TV subscribers about the potential loss of access to its networks if an agreement is not reached by the end of the month. Historically, NBCUniversal has never pulled its programming from any U.S. distributor, making this situation particularly notable.

Key insights

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    Potential Blackout: YouTube TV may lose access to NBCUniversal programming.

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    Subscriber Credit: YouTube TV will offer a $10 credit to affected subscribers.

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    Negotiation Tensions: NBCUniversal accuses YouTube TV of demanding unfair terms.

Takeaways

The outcome of this dispute could significantly impact YouTube TV subscribers and NBCUniversal's programming availability.

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