WBD Channels Go Dark on Fubo as Carriage Talks Break Down
Warner Bros. Discovery TV networks went dark on Fubo Tuesday evening, with the virtual multichannel video programming distributor (vMVPD) saying WBD is engaged in "abuse of massive market power that ultimately limits consumer choice." Fubo said WBD was demanding above-market…
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rates for its content. "We have been and remain ready and willing to work diligently with Fubo to reach a fair market agreement," WBD said in a statement. "We proposed an extension of our current agreement, with no changes or price increases, that would allow Fubo to continue carrying these networks, and it is unfortunate that Fubo has decided to alienate their own customers in this way." The vMVPD is suing WBD, along with Fox and Disney, regarding the programmers' joint sports streaming service (see 2402210007).