If you have noticed that your favorite program has disappeared recently fuboIt’s likely because an entire program block has just disappeared from the site’s channel lineup.
HE Live TV streaming service is involved in a transportation dispute with NBCUniversal, a media company with subsidiaries including NBC News, Universal Studios, Peacock, Telemundo and Illumination.
On November 21, NBCUniversal removed all of its networks from Fubo. This is very important, especially for sports viewers. streaming serviceSince then Fubo Sport subscription — which debuted earlier this year — is subject to its licensing agreement with NBCUniversal. But viewers can still access sports content on channels like ESPN, CBS and ABC.
Fubo published one I’ll let you know On Tuesday, he claimed the media giant used “discriminatory tactics” that hurt the streamer’s subscribers.
“NBCU discriminates against Fubo and our subscribers,” the statement said. “They allowed YouTube TV and Amazon Prime to integrate Peacock directly into their channel store, but refused to give Fubo the same rights.”
Fubo says NBCUniversal is trying to force a multi-year deal for certain channel packages under the media giant’s new spinoff company, Versant, and is trying to boost Fubo Sports’ subscriptions by including “expensive non-sports channels” in the deal, driving up costs.
That’s why NBCUniversal websiteDiverse brands include CNBC, E!, MS Now, SyFy and USA.
NBCUniversal did not respond to a request for comment.
Fubo says it is willing to move forward without NBCUniversal content if a deal can’t be reached.
“Fubo is committed to providing our subscribers with a premium live TV streaming experience at competitive prices, with the content they love,” the statement concluded. “This includes multiple content options, including a sports-focused service, accessible directly through the Fubo app.”
Fubo recently became a subsidiary of the Walt Disney Company after the company merged with streaming television platform Hulu in October. It is unclear whether this merger has had any impact on the content deal negotiations with NBCUniversal. Fubo did not respond to a request for comment.