YouTube and Fox reached a new distribution deal Friday that will keep Fox News, Fox Sports, and other Fox channels on YouTube TV, according to CNBC. The deal avoids a potential blackout for its 9.4 million subscribers. The companies had earlier agreed to a short-term extension to prevent disruptions, but YouTube warned earlier this week that it may drop Fox channels by Wednesday if no deal was reached. The standoff came as Fox launched its standalone streaming service, Fox One, priced at $19.99 per month or $199.99 annually. YouTube said on Monday that Fox was seeking payments higher than its peers with similar offerings. The agreement ensures YouTube TV subscribers will not miss key programming ahead of football season. FCC Chair Brendan Carr praised the deal, calling it good news for football fans.
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