YouTube TV's cord-cutter nightmare delayed as NBCU channels stay for now

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YouTube Television receiver users woke up this morning with their NBCUniversal channels intact (though in that location's still that warning near them at the superlative of the screen). Thursday, we'd been told, was supposed to be the cut-off for NBCU networks (such as Bravo, Eastward!, Usa and NBC affiliates) to possibly leave the service if a new contract could non be negotiated.

The stay of execution, though, did not arrive from a new understanding. In an email sent out late Thursday nighttime, an NBCUniversal spokesperson announced that "NBCUniversal and YouTube TV have agreed to a short extension while parties continue talks. NBCUniversal will non go dark on YouTube TV at midnight eastern tonight."

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This is a pocket-sized win for YouTube Television set customers, though they'd probably be happier today if the two sides buried the hatchets all together. The continuation of service, though, is huge for those customers who need the Bravo, E!, Telemundo, USA, SyFy, Oxygen, CNBC, MSNBC, Universo, The Golf Channel, Universal Kids and NBC Sports Network.

This is non a pocket-sized weekend for NBC, either, every bit Sunday Night Football'due south marquee matchup of the Buccaneers and Tom Brady returning to New England to face his old team and coach. Plus, Sabbatum Nighttime Live returns with Owen Wilson and Kacey Musgraves.

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Wondering how we got here? Variety, reports that NBCU is asking for college rates than YouTube Tv set (and parent visitor Google) want to pay. NBCU fired back that it's merely "seeking fair rates." Oh, and Google'due south claimed that NBCU is enervating that its Peacock streaming service be bundled into YouTube TV subscriptions (which would likely enhance prices) but yous'd however need to utilise the Peacock app. Weird.

Speaking of Peacock, YouTube TV's argument to the public said it will "decrease [its] monthly price past $ten, from $64.99 to $54.99," were the parties not able to agree. And it noted that Peacock Premium is $4.99, one-half of the disbelieve. But while Peacock Premium would accept Lord's day Night Football, information technology wouldn't take alive NBC networks.

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Non only does it seem similar YouTube Idiot box could lose NBCU channels at whatever moment now, but it'south non the only issue this service (one of the best cable TV alternatives) faces.

YouTube TV's main app was booted from the Roku store due to, yous guessed information technology, an inter-visitor dispute. Now, YouTube TV is cached inside of the YouTube app on Roku, which isn't a great experience.

If YouTube Goggle box wants to be known for positive things like its unlimited DVR cap and fantabulous interface — and not this sort of availability nonsense and toll hikes, as it went up $30 in 3 years: from $35 in 2017 to $65 in 2020 — information technology needs to become these issues ironed out. And presently.

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Henry is a senior editor at Tom'southward Guide covering streaming media, laptops and all things Apple, reviewing devices and services for the past half-dozen-plus years. Prior to joining Tom's Guide, he reviewed software and hardware for TechRadar Pro, and interviewed artists for Patek Philippe International Magazine. He'due south also covered the wild earth of professional wrestling for Cageside Seats, interviewing athletes and other industry veterans.

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YouTube TV's cord-cutter nightmare delayed as NBCU channels stay for now