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YouTube TV

YouTube TV is an Internet-based streaming cable television alternative operated by the Google division of parent company Alphabet and is based in Mountain View, California.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV. (Graphic by The Desk)

Paramount warns of looming carriage dispute with YouTube TV

Paramount Global is warning subscribers of Google-owned YouTube TV that a forthcoming expiration of its distribution agreement may result in the loss of 23 channels on that platform.

Super Bowl LIX on Tubi graphic

Tubi experiences lowest streaming lag during Super Bowl LIX

Tubi came the closest to delivering real-time action from Super Bowl LIX compared to other streaming services, according to a report published by Phenix.

C-SPAN logo during broadcast

Lawmakers press for streaming services to carry C-SPAN

Two lawmakers are urging Fubo, Hulu and YouTube TV to carry C-SPAN, arguing the per-subscriber fee is less than what Fox News and CNN charge.

Stock image of remote control in front of a television set.

Americans spending more to stay connected to phones, TV

A typical household shells out nearly $89 per month for a pay TV product, according to a new consumer survey.

The logo of Google-backed live TV streaming service YouTube TV.

YouTube TV to raise monthly fee to $83

The cost of a subscription to YouTube TV is about to get even more expensive.

The YouTube TV Zen channel offers 24-hour access to the popular commercial break interstitials. (Screen capture by The Desk)

YouTube TV launches 24 hour Zen channel

The YouTube TV Zen channel offers calming, short-form videos that are pulled from the service's collection of commercial interstitials.

The logo of streaming service and premium cable multiplex movie network Starz. (Image courtesy Starz, Graphic by The Desk)

Starz renews distribution partnership with YouTube

The pact could see Starz bundled with other streaming services via YouTube Primetime Channels in the future.

The Google logo appears on the side of a building in Mountain View, California. (Photo by Lee-Sean Huang)

Google surprises Wall Street with Q3 earnings beat

Google disclosed top and bottom line revenue during its third quarter (Q3) on Wednesday that blew past expectations from Wall Street analysts.

The logo of political affairs channel Newsmax. (Graphic by The Desk)

Newsmax gets distribution on YouTube TV

Newsmax has inked a distribution agreement with Google-owned YouTube TV.

(Stock image via Pixabay, Graphic by The Desk)

Ampere: Football helps streaming services grab new customers

Analysts say TV networks might inhibit future vMVPD growth if they continue putting sports on their own direct-to-consumer products

Fubo's multi-view feature allows subscribers to build a custom mosaic of up to four live channels. (Image courtesy Fubo, Graphic by The Desk)

Fubo throws shade at YouTube TV, announces multiview on Roku

The mosaic feature is rolling out to Roku Ultra users, and will launch on other Roku devices in the coming weeks, the company said.

An Apple TV remote in front of a blurry television set.

YouTube TV, Spectrum TV rank high in J.D. Power customer satisfaction survey

Streaming cable-like services ranked slightly higher in customer satisfaction compared to traditional cable and satellite products, according to J.D. Power

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