Why does YouTube TV want to get rid of Fox News?

Based on events in August 2025, YouTube TV did not want to permanently remove Fox News but engaged in a tense carriage dispute over high fees. YouTube TV (Google) argued that Fox demanded rates significantly higher than comparable content, aiming to avoid passing, increased costs to subscribers. A new deal was eventually reached, preventing a blackout. CNBC +4
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Why is YouTube TV going to lose Fox News?

"Fox is asking for payments that are far higher than what partners with comparable content offerings receive," YouTube wrote in the blog. "Our priority is to reach a deal that reflects the value of their content and is fair for both sides without passing on additional costs to our subscribers."
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How to get YouTube TV to stop recommending Fox News?

Remove networks
  1. Open the YouTube TV app or visit tv.youtube.com on a web browser.
  2. Tap your profile photo Settings Membership .
  3. Tap CANCEL next to a network you'd like to remove.
  4. Tap Confirm to finish.
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Will YouTube TV renew Fox?

New York, NY and Los Angeles, CA – August 28, 2025 – Fox Corporation (Nasdaq: FOXA, FOX) and YouTube TV today announced a renewal of the full portfolio of FOX networks, including FOX News Channel, FOX Business Network, FOX Weather, FOX Sports, FS1, FS2, FOX Deportes, Big Ten Network, the FOX network and all FOX Local ...
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Is there any way to watch Fox News live for free?

You can watch some Fox News content for free through apps like FOX LOCAL, which offers local station news, or LiveNOW from FOX, a 24/7 national news stream, both available on various devices (smart TVs, phones, streaming sticks). Other free options include platforms like Tubi, Freevee, and Pluto TV (which carry some Fox content). For the main Fox News Channel, you'll often need a TV provider login, but some content might appear on the Fox News website. 
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Is Fox News free on Amazon Prime?

Amazon.com: Fox News Channel - Included With Prime / Prime TV Shows / Prime Video: Movies & TV.
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What apps can I watch Fox on for free?

Watch LiveNOW from FOX free wherever you stream! Here's how to find us on your favorite streaming platforms. LiveNOW from FOX streams on the FOX LOCAL app available through Apple TV, Amazon FireTV, Roku and Google Android TV! LiveNOW is free to stream on Pluto TV.
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How long will Fox be on YouTube TV?

We want to be transparent about these discussions: if we are unable to reach a new agreement by 5:00 PM ET on August 27, 2025, Fox channels including Fox Sports, Business, and News would become unavailable on YouTube TV. Content from these channels saved in your library would also become unavailable at this time.
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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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How much is YouTube TV with Fox News?

Watch FOX News on YouTube TV

$82.99/mo for 100+ live channels. No contracts or hidden fees. Available nationwide.
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How to get FOX News without YouTube TV?

The FOX News app is available for download on Roku, Amazon Fire and Apple TV. You can also cast from your mobile app to a Chromecast device. Once logged in with your pay TV credentials, you'll be able to watch FOX News Channel and FOX Business.
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How to tell YouTube not to recommend a channel?

To stop YouTube from recommending a channel, find a video from that channel on your Home or Watch Next page, click the three dots (More) next to the video title, and select "Don't recommend channel" to remove it from your suggestions without affecting your subscription or search results. 
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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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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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Why are people cancelling YouTube TV?

People are canceling YouTube TV primarily due to high costs, recent Disney channel blackouts (losing ESPN, ABC), and general dissatisfaction with losing core content, leading many to seek alternatives for sports and news, while others find they don't use live TV features enough to justify the price, opting for cheaper on-demand services or free over-the-air TV. The ongoing dispute with Disney significantly increased churn rates as subscribers lost access to essential sports and network programming, though some also cite general price creep and a desire for a simpler setup. 
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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 8 minute rule on YouTube?

The YouTube 8-minute rule refers to a monetization threshold where videos 8 minutes or longer become eligible for mid-roll ads (ads placed within the video), not just pre-roll (before) or post-roll (after) ads, maximizing creator revenue. While longer videos have historically been preferred for ad placement, the 8-minute mark allows creators to earn more from shorter, yet substantial, content without needing to stretch it to the previous 10-minute requirement, balancing revenue potential with viewer experience.
 
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Why is YouTube TV so overpriced?

YouTube TV is expensive primarily due to rising content licensing fees from large media companies, especially for live sports, which forces the service to raise prices to cover these costs, similar to cable TV, despite adding channels and features over time. This business model requires bundling many channels, and as broadcast and sports rights become more costly, YouTube TV passes those increases to subscribers, making it pricier than its initial launch price. 
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What happens if YouTube TV loses Fox?

If Fox content becomes unavailable on YouTube TV "for an extended period of time," YouTube also noted it would provide members with a $10 credit. YouTube TV's base plan, which currently boasts access to over 100 live channels, costs $82.99 a month.
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What streaming services have Fox for free?

If you don't have one of the devices listed above, you can watch FOX LOCAL in other ways on your Connected TV. We have free channels on the Roku Channel (Channel 4113), Samsung TV Plus+ (Channel 1125), LG Channels (Channel 154), Vizio WatchFree+ (Channel 261), TCLtv+, Tubi, Amazon News, Pluto TV, Freevee and Sling TV.
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Has Fox reached an agreement with YouTube?

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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Is FOX free with Amazon Prime?

No, FOX channels (like the main network, Fox News, FS1) are not included with a standard Amazon Prime membership, but you can subscribe to them as add-ons through Prime Video Channels for extra monthly fees, specifically the FOX One package for news, sports (NFL, MLB, World Cup), and entertainment, or FOX Nation for documentaries, with options to bundle them. 
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How can I get Fox News channel without a TV provider?

You can watch Fox News without cable via live TV streaming services like Hulu + Live TV, YouTube TV, Sling TV (Blue package), DirecTV Stream, or Fubo, which offer the channel for a monthly fee, or by using the FOX News app with login credentials from a participating TV provider or a direct subscription to FOX One. For local Fox programming, you might also use an over-the-air antenna for free access to your local station. 
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How much does it cost a month to stream FOX News?

Fox One is Fox's main streaming service, costing $19.99/month or $199.99/year, providing live Fox News Channel, Fox Business, local affiliates, sports, and entertainment, with a bundle adding Fox Nation for $24.99/month, and an ESPN bundle available for $39.99/month, all offering 7-day free trials. You can also subscribe to standalone Fox Nation for around $9/month or $71/year. 
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