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YouTube TV Slashes Prices with New Bundles
10 Feb
Summary
- New slimmed-down bundles focus on sports, news, and entertainment.
- The sports package costs $64.99 monthly, with a first-year discount.
- Several new plans offer tiered pricing for different content preferences.
YouTube TV has unveiled a series of new, slimmed-down bundles, strategically organized around specific content genres such as sports, news, and entertainment.
The sports-centric package, priced at $64.99 monthly, is particularly noteworthy due to the significant economic impact of live sports on pay-TV. New subscribers can benefit from an introductory price of $54.99 for the first year.
While not all included networks were listed, the sports bundle features local affiliates of major broadcast networks, ESPN, and numerous specialized sports channels. However, notable omissions include MLB Network and Tennis Channel.
This move follows similar launches by competitors like DirecTV and Comcast. YouTube TV, now boasting over 10 million subscribers, has been working to secure distribution deals with media companies.
Alongside the Sports plan, other options include Sports + News for $71.99 and an Entertainment Plan for $54.99. A News + Entertainment + Family Plan is available for $69.99, offering channels like Disney Channel and Nickelodeon. Discounts are available for new subscribers across all plans.
