It’s possible that if you’re a YouTube TV subscriber, you could soon lose access to some of your favorite channels over a contract dispute with Paramount.
Paramount Global has been warning that CBS, MTV, Comedy Central and more than 20 other networks may be dropped from the service due to an ongoing contract dispute.
Why does this happen?
YouTube TV and Paramount can’t seem to reach an agreement. The company says Paramount thinks YouTube TV’s demands are unreasonable, while YouTube TV thinks it’s working to keep costs low for subscribers. If a deal isn’t reached those channels could disappear as soon as February 13.
What Channels Can Be Cut?
If a deal is not reached between YouTube TV and Paramount, then more than 20 popular channels may disappear. That means no live broadcasts, no DVR, and subscribers who have grown used to getting their news, sports, and entertainment from these networks would have to considerably adjust.
Here is the comprehensive list of channels in jeopardy:
- CBS: Your home for live sports, primetime dramas, and hit reality shows.
- Comedy Central: the home for stand-up specials, late-night comedy, and shows like South Park and The Daily Show.
- MTV: Reality TV favorites like Jersey Shore Family Vacation and The Challenge, plus music specials.
- Nickelodeon: Classic and current cartoons, such as SpongeBob SquarePants and PAW Patrol.
- BET: Where Black culture, music, and original scripted series make their home.
- Paramount Network: the home of Yellowstone and other big-name dramas.
- VH1: Plays primarily reality shows, retro music videos, and other celebrity-driven shows.
- TV Land: Classic sitcoms and nostalgia-heavy programming.
- Smithsonian Channel: Award-winning documentaries and nature explorations.
- CMT: Country Music Television broadcasts country music videos, concerts, as well as reality series.
- CBS Sports Network: From college sports and exclusive games of football and basketball to in-depth sports analysis.
- Nick Jr.: preschool-friendly programming like Blue’s Clues & You! and Peppa Pig.
- Nicktoons: A combination of classic Nickelodeon cartoons and new animated hits.
- TeenNick: This falls within the teenage age group and young adults, airing Drake & Josh and Zoey 101.
- Showtime: Critically acclaimed original series, plus blockbuster movies, for an additional fee.
- BET Her: Focused on women-based programming and culture.
- MTV2: A mix of music, comedy, and alternative programming.
- MTV Classic: Throwback music videos from the ’80s, ’90s, and early 2000s.
- MTV Live: Concerts, festival coverage, and live music events.
- MTVU: Aimed at college audiences with alternative music and pop culture content.
If those channels go dark, the subscribers of YouTube TV would no longer have access to live programming or DVR recordings tied to them. Although YouTube TV has promised an $8 credit if the blackout occurs, many users question whether that’s enough to compensate for the loss of major entertainment, sports, and news networks.
What if there is no deal?
If no agreement is reached, YouTube TV will drop the channels and subscribers will no longer have access to live programs or recordings in their DVRs. Should a blackout occur, YouTube TV will give subscribers an $8 credit, while Paramount is urging users to join Paramount+, starting at $7.99 per month.
Will They Work It Out?
It has happened before with YouTube TV, including a disagreement with Disney in 2021 that blacked out channels for some time until a last-second deal was brokered. History might suggest that there is resolution in sight, but it is by no means set in stone.
What Can You Do?
To not lose access to your favorite shows, you can:
- Watch CBS for free with an antenna.
- Log in to Paramount+ to continue watching.
- You might consider other online streaming services to access these channels.
Now, what’s your view on this dispute? Let us know in the comments!
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