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Disney agreed to pay $50 million to subscribers of YouTube TV, AT&T TV Now
Published 25 June 2026 ยท entertainment
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve antitrust claims that it artificially boosted live TV streaming prices. The lawsuit alleged Disney leveraged
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve antitrust claims that it artificially boosted live TV streaming prices. The lawsuit alleged Disney leveraged its market power, particularly with ESPN, to force distributors to include its channels, driving up costs for services like YouTube TV. Consumers who subscribed between April 2019 and March 2026 may be eligible for a payout.
Published: June 26, 2026 โข 12:03 AM IST ยท Updated: June 26, 2026 โข 8:03 AM ISTBy TheBriefWire Editorial Team
Key points
Disney has agreed to a $50 million settlement to resolve antitrust claims that it artificially boosted live TV streaming prices.
The lawsuit alleged Disney leveraged its market power, particularly with ESPN, to force distributors to include its channels, driving up costs for services like YouTube TV.