YouTube TV–Fox Agreement Deadline Nears; Channels Like Fox Sports, Fox News May Go Dark

The ongoing agreement conflict between YouTube TV and Fox is intensifying day by day. In this scenario, unless the two organizations come to a new agreement before 5 pm (local time) on Wednesday, then numerous large Fox channels like Fox Sports, Fox Business, Fox News, APS1 and Big Ten Network could be dropped from YouTube TV. This would hurt tens of millions of subscribers of Google-owned streaming service YouTube TV, particularly those who view live programming such as college football and news networks.

In this case, YouTube said on Monday that Fox is demanding a very high payment from them, which is unfair compared to the rest of the channels in the market. YouTube says that it wants an agreement that is fair to both the parties and the subscribers are not burdened with additional expenses. In such a situation, if Fox's channels are not available on YouTube TV for a long time, then the company will give a credit of $ 10 to the subscribers. YouTube TV's base plan is currently $ 82.99 per month in which more than 100 live channels are available.

Meanwhile, Fox accused Google of exercising its vast influence to force excessive terms. Fox said that it is ready for the agreement, but if Google does not show seriousness, then the viewers may have to be deprived of watching their favorite channels. Along with this, amid the controversy, Fox has advised the viewers to visit its website keepfox.com, where it is told which channels can be affected.

Nonetheless, US Communications Commission (FCC) Chairman Brendan Carr has also entered this issue. They have urged Google to resolve the dispute quickly so that millions of American viewers can enjoy news and sports, including this week's big match Texas vs. Ohio State.