YouTube TV, Paramount Agree to Deal Extension to Avoid Blackout of CBS, Other Networks While Talks Continue

variety.com:

Todd Spangler NY Digital Editor YouTube TV and Paramount Global, still haggling over a new distribution deal, have reached a short-term extension to let the internet TV service continue carrying CBS and more than 20 other networks — for now.

The companies are sparring over financial terms, with Paramount seeking a rate hike. Their existing deal expired at 11 p.m. ET on Feb.

13. On Thursday evening after the deadline had passed, YouTube TV said in a post on X, “We’ve reached a short-term extension with Paramount to keep their content on YouTube TV.

Subscribers continue to have access to Paramount channels, including CBS. We appreciate your patience as we continue to negotiate on your behalf.” A Paramount rep confirmed the short-term extension with YouTube.