Stalled carriage negotiations between Google's YouTube TV and Paramount may lead to YouTube TV customers losing up to 23 channels from the live TV streaming service. The existing deal between both companies is set to expire, and according to a post from YouTube TV, Paramount programming will go dark after today, Feb. 13, if a new agreement isn't reached. Access to channels such as CBS, Nickelodeon, Comedy Central, MTV and CBS Sports is at stake.
Both companies have informed customers of the dispute, with Paramount saying that depending on where you live, you may lose "different channels" and to plug in your ZIP code to check. YouTube TV is offering an $8 billing credit to subscribers in the event that the dispute isn't resolved, but it said that "subscribers will not be able to access previous Library recordings from these channels or add-on services including Paramount Plus with Showtime and BET Plus."
The media companies said they're still actively working on a deal. But if you want to watch Paramount content, you can sign up for a Paramount Plus account. The streaming service starts at $8 a month and carries Tracker, Matlock, The Daily Show, Paw Patrol, NCAA basketball and more. Paramount is urging subscribers to contact YouTube TV about keeping its channels.
This past January, YouTube TV's latest price hike went into effect, bumping up the monthly cost of its base plan to $83. Its price is now the same as Hulu's live TV streaming platform, and $2 less than Fubo. Customers seeking an alternative to watch Paramount-branded programming can check out our live TV streaming channel comparison guide or our breakdown of the best on-demand streaming services, including Paramount Plus.
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