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By Reuters | Updated: 20 December 2021 10:24 IST

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YouTube says it has now restored to the removed channels

Highlights

YouTube and Disney have agreed on a deal after a two-day blackout
The company lowered its subscription cost, which it has now reversed
YouTube and Disney are yet to disclose details of the deal

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YouTube began restoring access to Walt Disney channels on its platform on Sunday, after the companies reached a distribution agreement to end a two-day blackout.

Disney and have already started to restore access to channels like ESPN and FX."

We're happy to announce that we've reached a deal with Disney and have already started to restore access to channels like ESPN and FX, and Disney recordings that were previously in your Library. Your local ABC station will also be turning on throughout the day.
— YouTube TV (@YouTubeTV) December 19, 2021

Neither company disclosed the financial of the deal.

YouTube warned last week that it would only renew its agreement with Disney if the company offered "equitable " and announced that it was cutting the monthly price for YouTube TV by $15 (roughly Rs. 1,140), from $64.99 (roughly Rs. 4,940) to $49.99 (roughly Rs. 3,800).

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On Sunday, YouTube said a monthly subscription had reverted to $64.99 (roughly Rs. 4,940), but affected s would receive a one-time $15 (roughly Rs. 1,140) discount.

"We appreciate Google's collaboration to reach fair that are consistent with the market," Disney said in a statement on Sunday.

YouTube earlier this month struck a multi-year pact with streaming platform Roku to distribute YouTube's flagship app and TV service, ending a months-long battle over accusations of anti-competitive conduct.

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