India, Nov. 10 -- YouTube TV is giving subscribers a $20 (around Rs. 1,770) credit after Disney-owned channels, including ESPN and ABC, went offline on October 31. The service says the credit is a way to compensate customers while negotiations with Disney continue. Users can expect an email from YouTube TV with instructions on how to claim the credit.

The blackout stems from a pricing disagreement between YouTube and Disney. YouTube claims Disney increased rates excessively, while Disney insists YouTube is "refusing to pay fair rates for our channels." This marks the latest clash between the two companies; a similar dispute in 2022 led YouTube TV to offer subscribers a $15 credit after Disney content was temporarily removed.

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