Category: YouTube TV

  • Weekend Wrap-Up: YouTube TV vs. Disney, TCL’s TV Issues, and More

    This week, we’ve been following the latest carriage dispute — this one between Google’s YouTube TV and Disney. Elsewhere, DIRECTV STREAM confirmed incoming price hikes, and Best Buy pulled TCL’s Google TV models off store shelves. And several big-name streaming companies are reportedly interested in streaming rights for Major League Soccer. Here’s what happened in…

  • Disney-Owned Channels Have Gone Dark on YouTube TV

    Update: Edited to include YouTube TV’s message to subscribers With Disney and YouTube TV unable to compromise on terms for renewing a carriage agreement, Disney-owned channels have gone dark on YouTube TV, just before the midnight deadline. YouTube TV let subscribers know that they were in danger of losing the channels, including Disney, ESPN, and…

  • YouTube TV Could Lose ABC, Disney, & ESPN This Week

    YouTube TV Could Lose ABC, Disney, & ESPN This Week

    YouTube TV is warning subscribers that they could lose Disney-owned channels on December 17. If YouTube TV cannot reach a deal with Disney by Friday, the channels, including Disney, ESPN, and local ABC stations will no longer be available. “We always want to be transparent and give you a heads-up during these active conversations. Disney…

  • YouTube TV is Now Available on Xfinity Flex

    Comcast announced today that YouTube TV is now available on Xfinity Flex, allowing Comcast internet customers to easily access the live TV streaming service. New and existing YouTube TV subscribers can access the streaming service on Flex by saying “YouTube TV” into the Xfinity Voice Remote or by clicking on the new YouTube TV app.…

  • YouTube TV Adds Game Show Network & getTV to Lineup

    YouTube TV Adds Game Show Network & getTV to Lineup

    YouTube TV and Game Show Network announced today that they have made a distribution agreement to bring Game Show Network and getTV to YouTube TV’s live streaming lineup, starting today. The two channels will be available in the base package, for all subscribers. “We are thrilled YouTube TV is now providing the best in game…

  • Roku and Google Have Agreed to Keep YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku

    With their distribution agreement set to expire tomorrow, Roku and Google announced today that they have agreed to a multi-year extension to keep both YouTube and YouTube TV on Roku. A Roku spokesperson told Cord Cutters News: “Roku and Google have agreed to a multi-year extension for both YouTube and YouTube TV. This agreement represents a positive development for…

  • Get $50 Off YouTube TV for Your First Month

    Get $50 Off YouTube TV for Your First Month

    YouTube TV is offering its biggest discount ever, giving new subscribers a $50 discount on their first month of the live TV streaming service, after a free trial. Right now, you can sign up for YouTube TV for just $14.99 for your first month. After the one month deal expires, your subscription cost will go…

  • Get a Free 5-Day Trial to HBO Max Courtesy of YouTube TV

    Get a Free 5-Day Trial to HBO Max Courtesy of YouTube TV

    As part of the Black Friday weekend, YouTube TV is offering a free 5-day trial to HBO Max. Through Sunday, Nov. 28, customers can get a free preview of the content available with the HBO Max add-on to stream over the Thanksgiving weekend thanks to YouTube TV. The free preview will show up on your…

  • YouTube TV is Offering an Extended 2 Week Trial to New Customers for a Limited Time

    YouTube TV is Offering an Extended 2 Week Trial to New Customers for a Limited Time

    Right now, YouTube TV has increased its free trial period for new users who sign up. For a limited time, new users can get two weeks of the streaming service for free when they sign up before Nov. 15. With the two week trial, you’ll get access to more than 85 top channels of entertainment,…

  • YouTube TV Will Add Hallmark Channels to Its Live TV Channel Lineup

    YouTube TV Will Add Hallmark Channels to Its Live TV Channel Lineup

    Crown Media Family Networks and YouTube TV have announced an agreement to bring Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, and Hallmark Drama to the streaming video platform. The new channels will join Hallmark Movies Now which is currently available as an add-on on YouTube TV. This launch announcement comes just in time for Hallmark’s Countdown…