YouTube TV Secures Fox Channels in New Distribution Deal
YouTube and Fox have reached an agreement to keep Fox-owned channels like Fox News and Fox Sports available for YouTube TV subscribers. The financial specifics were not disclosed, but negotiations were intense as Fox demanded above-average compensation. A temporary agreement allowed time for finalizing the new distribution terms.
Alphabet-owned YouTube and media giant Fox have struck a deal to ensure Fox News, Fox Sports, and other Fox channels will continue to be accessible to YouTube TV subscribers. The companies announced the agreement on Thursday.
Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed, amid snags as Fox previously sought higher compensation from YouTube than was provided to other content partners.
The two companies had initially achieved a short-term agreement, allowing more time to solidify the new distribution contract. Earlier this year, YouTube faced similar negotiation hurdles with Paramount Global over network availability.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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