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YouTube TV's Value Questioned Amid Price Hikes and Channel Losses
Key points
- YouTube TV costs $82.99/month.
- Losing Tastemade, Court TV, and The Young Turks channels.
- Offers unlimited DVR and 4K Plus add-on.
- New subscribers get NFL Sunday Ticket for $30/month.
YouTube TV Price and Channel Changes
YouTube TV's monthly subscription now costs $82.99. As of September 30, the service will no longer carry Tastemade, Court TV, or The Young Turks. Any previously recorded content from these channels will be removed.
Features and Add-ons
The service continues to offer unlimited DVR storage. A 4K Plus add-on is available for an additional $10/month, providing 4K content for select sports, live events, and on-demand shows. This feature is not universally available across all content.
Sports Content Remains a Draw
YouTube TV has recently integrated ESPN Unlimited for main and Sports Plan subscribers, offering access to college football and out-of-market NHL games. New YouTube TV subscribers can also access NFL Sunday Ticket for $30/month, though existing subscribers pay $47.25/month for the same service. The platform previously experienced a 15-day blackout of Disney-owned channels, including ESPN, due to contract negotiations.
Value Proposition for Subscribers
The increased cost and loss of channels raise questions about YouTube TV's value, particularly for subscribers who are not primarily interested in sports. While the service offers over 100 channels, the removal of specific channels highlights the utility of free ad-supported TV (FAST) services for accessing similar content.
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Reporting from
YouTube TV's monthly cost has risen to $82.99, while it is losing Tastemade, Court TV, and The Young Turks channels. The service maintains features like unlimited DVR and 4K Plus, but its overall value is diminishing for non-sports viewers.