If you're a YouTube TV subscriber who relies on ESPN for football games, or maybe you never miss an episode of Dancing with the Stars (which airs on ABC), you're probably getting frustrated with the ongoing Disney feud. The two channels, along with other Disney-owned channels like Freeform and FX, have been off air since October 30, which is just over two weeks.
While no resolution has been reached yet, the two large streaming companies are still negotiating the new pricing terms. One analyst has estimated that Disney is losing upwards of $4 million per day while the holdout continues. "We’re ready to go as long as they want to,” said Disney's CFO Hugh Johnston on CNBC while discussing the company's quarterly earnings. Disney, of course, is trying to maximize the fees it gets for its channels, while YouTube claims Disney is "proposing costly economic terms," which could result in higher subscription prices.
But there's good news: YouTube has made good on its promise to offer a $20 credit to subscribers — you should've received an email from YouTube about it. However, it's not automatic so you'll need to claim it first — here's how to do it.
How to get your $20 credit from YouTube TV
YouTube TV already costs you at least $83 a month, so take advantage of the $20 credit while you can. Here's what you need to do.
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Open YouTube TV in a web browser and go to your Membership Settings in the upper-right corner. Go to the bottom of the menu and click Updates. Click "Claim credit" on the Updates screen. You should see a confirmation screen showing you've claimed the credit. It will be applied to your next bill, likely in December.
Here's what your screen should look like when claiming the $20 credit. (Screenshots by Engadget)
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