Did CBS and YouTube reach an agreement?

As of February 14, 2025, YouTube TV and Paramount Global (owner of CBS) had not reached a new agreement, threatening a blackout of CBS, CBS Sports, and other Paramount-owned channels on the platform. blog.youtube +1
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Did YouTube TV and CBS come to an agreement?

We're happy to share that we've reached a deal to continue carrying Paramount channels, including CBS, CBS Sports, Nickelodeon and more. With this agreement, YouTube TV will continue to offer 100+ channels and add-ons including Paramount+ with SHOWTIME and will enable more user choice in the future.
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Did NBC and YouTube reach an agreement?

Google, NBCUniversal reach agreement to keep shows on YouTube TV. Alphabet's Google and Comcast -owned NBCUniversal have reached a multi-year agreement to keep NBC shows such as "Sunday Night Football" and "America's Got Talent" on YouTube TV, wrapping up a difficult negotiation.
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Did Fox News and YouTube reach an agreement?

Yes, YouTube and Fox reached a new carriage agreement in late August 2025, averting a potential blackout of Fox channels (like Fox News, Fox Sports, and local affiliates) on YouTube TV before the start of college football season, following a short-term extension to finalize the long-term deal. The resolution ensured fans could continue watching major games and kept the full portfolio of Fox networks available on the streaming service. 
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How many customers are canceling YouTube TV?

According to a new survey from Drive Research (via Variety), YouTube TV subscribers aren't happy. In response to the standoff, 24% of respondents said they had already cancelled their subscription or were planning to do so. That's according to around 1,100 consumers who responded to the survey.
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CBS and other channels may disappear from YouTubeTV amid contract dispute

Is YouTube TV still negotiating with Fox?

Our current agreement with Fox is approaching its renewal date and we are in active and ongoing negotiations to continue carrying their content. Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive.
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Is Paramount Plus still free with Amazon Prime?

No, Paramount Plus is not free with Amazon Prime anymore; it's now a paid add-on channel through Prime Video, requiring a separate monthly subscription, though you can sometimes find a free trial for the add-on or sign up for the standalone service. While you can watch Paramount Plus content within the Prime Video app by paying extra for the channel, the service itself isn't included with a standard Prime membership, and you'll need to subscribe separately for an additional fee. 
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Why is YouTube taking CBS off?

CBS and several other Paramount channels set to go dark on YouTube TV. Paramount channels went dark on YouTube TV on Thursday. Several channels owned by Paramount Global, including CBS, Comedy Central and MTV, will soon disappear from YouTube TV on Thursday if the two companies don't reach a contract renewal.
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What's the best replacement for YouTube TV?

What Are the Best YouTube TV Alternatives?
  1. DirecTV. DirecTV Stream offers 90+ live TV channels with its “Entertainment” package, which costs just $49.99/month right now as part of a special offer (compared to $83 for YouTube TV). ...
  2. Hulu + Live TV. ...
  3. Fubo TV. ...
  4. Sling.
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Will I be able to watch CBS on YouTube TV?

YouTube TV lets you stream shows, movies, and live streams. You can also watch local sports, and news on CBS, FOX, NBC, and more.
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Is Amazon Prime for seniors $6.99 a month?

Yes, Amazon offers a discounted Prime Access membership for $6.99 a month, but it's not a general senior discount; it's for those receiving government assistance like SNAP, Medicaid, or SSI, which includes many seniors on fixed incomes. To get it, you must verify your eligibility for these programs on the Amazon Prime Access page, not just by being a senior. 
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Why are people canceling Paramount Plus?

People are canceling Paramount Plus due to rising costs, a perceived lack of new/varied content, technical issues like ads and bugs, and significant backlash over corporate decisions, particularly concerning Stephen Colbert's show and a lawsuit settlement, leading some to protest the platform politically and by canceling subscriptions. Other reasons include subscription fatigue from having too many services and pausing subscriptions between favorite shows. 
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Who gives Paramount Plus for free?

While Paramount+ no longer offers a direct free trial, you can get it for free through bundles with T-Mobile (with specific plans), included with certain Spectrum TV packages, and via a Walmart+ membership (which offers a trial and includes Paramount+ Essential). Other providers like DirecTV and Verizon sometimes bundle it with their premium TV plans, so check your existing services. 
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Why is ABC no longer on YouTube TV?

Because Google, LLC (parent company of YouTube TV) and Disney were unable to reach an agreement, YouTube TV dropped the Disney suite of channels. Unfortunately, this means all ABC-affiliated stations (even those not owned by Disney) were also dropped from the YouTube TV platform.
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What is the downside of YouTube TV?

Cons of YouTube TV include recurring price increases, missing some regional sports networks (RSNs), a DVR system that deletes recordings after 9 months and can't record single episodes, a sometimes confusing interface, and dependence on a strong internet connection, with occasional disputes leading to channel blackouts like Disney networks. 
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Why is everyone ditching Netflix?

People are cancelling Netflix due to rising costs (cost-of-living crisis), increased competition from rivals like Disney+ and Max, concerns over content quality and quantity (churn), issues with password sharing crackdowns, and shifting viewing habits towards diverse streaming options, sometimes influenced by social media calls for boycotts over content or political stances, though subscriber numbers remain high. 
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How many subscribers did Disney lose because of Jimmy Kimmel?

According to data from subscription analytics firm Antenna, as reported by The New York Times on Monday, Disney+ lost approximately 3 million subscribers in September, the same month that ABC suspended the late night show for Kimmel's comments regarding Charlie Kirk's assassination.
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Why is everyone canceling Disney+ right now?

ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel's late-night show last month drove a surge in cancellations of Disney+ and Hulu streaming services by consumers outraged over the move.
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Do people on social security get a discount with Amazon Prime?

Amazon Prime does not have a discount for seniors who receive Social Security benefits. However, Social Security recipients who also receive SSI benefits may qualify for Prime Access.
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How to get a 50% discount on Amazon Prime membership?

You can get 50% off Amazon Prime through Prime Access (for government assistance recipients like SNAP, Medicaid, EBT, TANF, SSI) or Prime for Young Adults (for ages 18-24), both offering half-price membership after a trial or verification, with the main path being verification through amazon.com/primeaccess for assistance programs or providing ID for young adults, as shown on Amazon's help pages and USA Today, while CNN and this YouTube video detail these methods. 
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Is Amazon Prime cheaper for AARP members?

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While Amazon doesn't have an official discount for seniors, you still may be able to enjoy the perks of membership at a discount. If you meet certain income requirements and receive qualifying government assistance like SNAP or Medicaid, you can get a Prime membership at a discounted rate of $6.99 a month.
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What channels will YouTube TV lose?

Here's the full list of networks being pulled from YouTube TV: ABC, ESPN, ESPN2, ESPNU, ESPNews, Freeform, FX, FXX, FXM, Disney Channel, Disney Junior, Disney XD, SEC Network, Nat Geo, Nat Geo Wild, ABC News Live, ACC Network, Localish; on the Spanish plan, ESPN Deportes, Baby TV Español and Nat Geo Mundo.
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What is the cheapest TV streaming service?

The cheapest TV streaming depends on your needs (live TV vs. on-demand), but generally, Philo is a budget-friendly live TV option (~$28-33/month) for entertainment, while free services like Tubi, Pluto TV, and The Roku Channel offer huge libraries of shows and movies, and Paramount+ Essential ($9/month with ads) or bundles like Disney+/Hulu ($13/month with ads) are great for specific content, with Sling TV offering cheap sports/news starting around $40/month. 
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