The Disney channel blackout continues and, to compensate for the inconvenience, YouTube TV is offering $20 in credit, a measure that comes after almost two weeks without access to ABC, ESPN and other popular channels. The dispute between the two companies is affecting millions of subscribers who use the platform to watch live sports, news, and entertainment. The outage began on October 30. On that day, Disney-owned networks disappeared from YouTube TV because there was no agreement to renew the distribution contract. Negotiations are focused on the price Disney wants to charge and the package changes YouTube TV wants to implement. Since then, users have been unable to watch highly popular programs like Monday Night Football or live broadcasts of Dancing with the Stars. Some reports indicate that the conflict is having a significant financial impact. According to Deadline, Disney is losing approximately $4.3 million per day in lost revenue. YouTube TV is not unscathed either. A survey cited by Variety indicated that 24% of subscribers have already canceled or intend to cancel due to the blackout. The tension between the two companies was evident on the evening of October 30. In a statement, YouTube TV accused Disney of using the suspension “as a bargaining tactic to impose conditions that would raise prices for our customers.” The company added that this decision “directly harms our subscribers while benefiting its own live TV products, including Hulu + Live TV and Fubo.” Amid the conflict, YouTube TV fulfilled its promise to offer a credit if the blackout was extended. Since November 9, users can request a one-time $20 credit that will be applied to their next bill. The process is quick and does not require contacting customer service. The steps are as follows: For those who pay for YouTube TV through Google Play or other providers, the credit will be applied automatically without needing to complete the process manually.The company clarified that the benefit will be a one-time offer, regardless of how long the conflict with Disney lasts. Meanwhile, talks are progressing, but there is no clear date for an agreement. Hugh Johnston, Disney's CFO, had confirmed to CNBC that they were continuing negotiations with the platform. This was reinforced by the company's CEO, Bob Iger. "The offer we have on the table is in line with the deals we've already reached with distributors who are, in fact, larger than them," Iger commented, according to Variety. "As I've said, we're doing everything we can, working tirelessly to close this deal, and we were hoping to do so quickly enough to at least give consumers the opportunity to access our content through their platform." Although there is no clear date for the return of ESPN, ABC, and the rest of the channels, it is important for subscribers to take advantage of the available credit and continue checking official announcements. According to sources, as soon as Disney and YouTube reach an agreement, the channels could return within minutes. In the meantime, users will have to wait or choose to cancel their membership.

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