Paramount, YouTube TV Reach Short-Term Agreement

YouTube TV and Paramount Global have reached a short-term agreement to keep Paramount channels, including CBS, on YouTube TV, preventing an immediate blackout. The deal was struck just before the February 13 deadline, as both parties negotiate a new carriage fee agreement, a common point of conflict in broadcast distribution. YouTube TV aims to avoid passing additional costs to subscribers, while Paramount accuses YouTube TV of pushing for unfavorable terms. If the agreement lapses, YouTube TV subscribers face losing access to 24 channels, including CBS Sports and Nickelodeon, and will receive an $8 monthly credit. Paramount encourages users to consider Paramount+ for continued access to its content. The dispute highlights ongoing challenges in the streaming and broadcasting industries amid increasing competition and financial pressures.