Disney, YouTube TV remain in talks to restore ABC and ESPN

Disney and YouTube TV are still engaged in discussions to reinstate ABC and ESPN on the platform after the networks were removed due to a failed licensing agreement. The negotiations, which began earlier this year, have been marked by disputes over terms and concessions. Disney has proposed a deal that would cost less than the previous agreement, potentially allowing YouTube TV to pass savings on to its customers. However, YouTube TV has been reluctant to accept terms it deems below market value. The removal of Disney’s networks, including ABC and ESPN, has left millions of YouTube TV subscribers without access to key programming, particularly during significant events like Election Day coverage. Both companies have issued separate statements acknowledging the ongoing talks but have yet to reach a resolution. The outcome of these negotiations could have significant implications for the future of pay-TV services and content distribution.