Los Angeles, California – The ongoing battle between streaming TV provider Fubo and Warner Bros. Discovery has intensified, with Fubo announcing the immediate removal of Discovery networks from its service. This includes popular channels such as HGTV, Food Network, and TLC. Additionally, Fubo has failed to secure a deal to offer Turner sports networks such as TNT, TBS, and truTV to its customers.
Fubo claims that negotiations with Warner Bros. Discovery reached a standstill, leading to the decision to drop the Discovery channels. Accusing WBD of engaging in bad-faith negotiations and abusing market power, Fubo insists that it offered fair market rates for the content but received no counteroffer.
Fubo quickly took legal action against the companies, seeking fair terms for its streaming deals or preventing the launch of the sports-centric streaming service altogether. The company has gained support from other providers like Dish and DirecTV, who fear being at a disadvantage against the sports mega-service.
Warner Bros. Discovery has defended its position, stating that it proposed an extension of the current agreement with no changes or price increases to allow Fubo to continue carrying their networks. The company expressed disappointment in Fubo’s decision to remove the channels, potentially alienating their customers.
The removal of Discovery networks raises concerns about potential price hikes for Fubo’s service, which currently starts at $79.99 per month. With the absence of these popular channels, consumers may see changes in their subscription costs.
As the dispute between Fubo and Warner Bros. Discovery continues, it remains to be seen how the situation will unfold and how it will impact consumers. Stay tuned for further developments in this ongoing feud.