TelevisaUnivision has pulled their networks from Fubo after ongoing negotiations which both claim is due to disagreement on broadcast rates creating a blackout that has left U.S. Spanish-speaking subscribers without crucial local news and weather. According to Fubo their Spanish speaking subscribers have lost access to important local news and weather information due to TelevisaUnivision 's refusal to accept their perceived fair market value.
Fubo Accuses TelevisaUnivision of Unfair Rates Causing Disruption For Local News Viewers
Fubo says TelevisaUnivision has caused numerous Spanish-speaking consumers within the United States to lose access to vital community information due to unfair rates with Fubo’s perspective being they are refusing competitive and fair compensation. TelevisaUnivision says that Fubo refused to “pay the market value ” for broadcast material despite several negotiations occurring in good faith before black out happened . Fubo claimed they made considerable effort for renewing agreements with TelevisaUnivision and its affiliated channels without success which has caused significant changes in broadcast viewing habits.
Content Bundling Issues Surface During Tense Contract Discussions with Fubo and TelevisaUnivision
Fubo claims TelevisaUnivision presented Fubo with restructured contract with rates rising by 25% which many Fubo subscribers can not handle plus the issue of TelevisaUnivision making Fubo bundle and purchase channels that some customers don’t watch. Fubo accuses TelevisaUnivision which is largest Spanish language broadcast network within United States of trying to use dominant power to get more compensation from Fubo subscribers who are currently looking at increased pricing for local news sport and Spanish content in general.
Subscriber Costs Rise With Potential Conflicts on Sports Content within Hispanic Demographic
Fubo noted for Hispanic users to access complete sports broadcasts they are forced to pay separately for ViX+ despite being required to take on other channels for required viewing. Fubo said they are open to further contract negotiations if it was more reasonable. Fubo highlighted that terms must be equitable so subscribers have accessible Spanish content and a more competitive price with what is currently on offer for their “Latino Plan”.
TelevisaUnivision Cites Distribution Options Amidst Fubo Standoff for U.S. Markets
TelevisaUnivision responded to claims with a statement saying that Fubo is refusing fair compensation of the market value of broadcast content though noting its channels are broadly accessible via numerous other broadcasting options . They have emphasized that they are currently working toward a resolution with many alternate places that its audience can enjoy their usual programming across other streaming platforms which leaves Fubo subscribers with no access. TelevisaUnivision’s new CEO Daniel Alegre recently implemented corporate restructurings that involve job cuts for a single digit range within mid-high percentage range.
Alternative Spanish-Language Networks offered by Fubo Amidst ongoing conflict
Fubo noted that several Spanish networks are still available despite their TelevisaUnivision conflict. Fubo continues to show content from beIN Sports Español Canela and Centroamerica TV in addition to Cine Latino and Cine Sony Television . ESPN Deportes is still a broadcast along with Estrella Estrella News and Euronews Espanol .
Additional Spanish Language Network options provided By Fubo After Content Dispute
Further Spanish language broadcasting options for Fubo include networks from FILMEX Fox Deportes Fubo Latino and Gol TV Spanish. Other Fubo broadcasting includes channels from Nat Geo Mundo Noticias Telemundo Ahora Nuestra Tele Tastemade en Espanol and Telefe. Fubo provides options from networks including Telemundo Acción Todo Cine Tr3s TyC Sports and WAPA proving continued diverse broadcasting despite the current channel dispute . The conflict between Fubo and TelevisaUnivision is highlighting existing conflicts about compensation and broadcast bundling affecting specific viewers who will face blackouts.