Angry YouTube TV customer threatened to cancel subscription after streaming service He said he's dropping CBS – Broadcasting NFL games and other live sports.
The Google-owned company charges $83 a month for the master plan. It was announced on Wednesday It was a deadlock in negotiations with CBS parent Paramount Global and renewal of its linear TV properties' shipping costs.
Despite the NFL season ending last Sunday's Super Bowl, some YouTube subscribers have vowed to switch to rival streamer Fubotv, which costs $95 a month for master plan.
“You've come to one of the worst from the best stream providers.” Written by X user Jason MorrisYouTube TV said it was “while significantly increasing its local sports networks and MLB networks over the past few years.”
“Fubotv I'm coming here.”
Another X user, Erin Maze“I only have live TV for sports. Purdue basketball will be on CBS on the next two Saturdays. If this isn't fixed by Saturday, I'll cancel it.”
For YouTube TV subscribers I have inquired about x Regarding whether the service will reduce monthly fees; The company answered: “At this point, we have no plans to lower the price of YouTube TV. Our main goal is to maintain Paramount content on the platform.”
This post is being asked for comment from Google and Paramount.
The streamer said “we are working hard to reach a fair agreement with Paramount, and we can maintain channels including CBS and CBS Sports on YouTube TV without giving subscribers any additional costs.”
“Unfortunately, despite all sincere negotiations, we have not yet succeeded.”
In addition to NFL coverage, CBS broadcasts NCAA football and basketball, including NCAA Men's Basketball Tournaments, as well as major golf tournaments such as the Masters and PGA Championship.
YouTube TV claimed that it is still “actively negotiating with Paramount” on deals that allow the network to continue on its platform.
“If we are unable to reach a contract and the content is unavailable for a long period of time, we will provide subscribers with a $8 credit,” the company said.
YouTube TV subscribers have the option to add $7.99 per month to Paramount+ streaming services, including channels launched from YouTube TV's Basic Tier.
“Paramount is an important partner for us, and as you can imagine, this is not the outcome we want,” YouTube TV said.
