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[BrianL]

It would be interesting to see Disney take a big step here, and pull these channels from Youtube, and instead place them on Disney+. After all they already have the live stream channels and ability to do local channels through Hulu.

Priced right, it could stifle google's growth in this space, open up new advertising revenue streams, and force a conversation if bundled cable subscriptions have a place any more. There doesn't seem like a great reason Peacock, Disney+/Hulu, and Paramount+ couldn't fill this need while generating revenue for people who want to pay ala cart for their local affiliate, exclusive sports, and streaming their favorite shows on demand.

I would love to see the Disney owned linear cable cahnnels mirrored on D+ and Hulu.

 

[Brian Noble]

One recent change at Fubo: they've created a "skinny bundle" with just sports. Unlike most others, it is almost everything in one place. No Turner networks (bad for baseball and basketball fans), and BeIn does not carry over (international soccer mostly). I almost never watch "not sports" on it, so I am thinking of dropping down. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. It does not have NBC, but I have Peacock by virtue of getting internet through comcast.

 

[wabbott]

https://www.cnbc.com/2025/10/30/comcast-cmcsa-earnings-q3-2025.html


Comcast warns of pressures in broadband, its cornerstone unit
Published Thu, Oct 30, 2025 - 6:30 AM EDT - Updated 2 Hours Ago
by Lillian Rizzo@Lilliannnn

Key Points

• Comcast reported third-quarter earnings Thursday, with revenue and earnings topping Wall Street analyst estimates.
• The company said it lost 104,000 broadband customers – the fourth quarter in a row it failed to grow its broadband subscriber base.
• Comcast has been in the midst of revamping its broadband strategy this year following quarters of stagnating subscriber growth.
• It’s also in the process of spinning out its cable network assets into Versant.

 

[Brian Noble]

So, where are those people going?

 

[Fullchaos]

So, where are those people going?

I'd suggest local smaller providers are luring people away with similar levels of services with significantly lower pricing. For example, I recently left spectrum for a smaller local group. My bill went from over $90 a month to $35 - plus I got 2 months free, and $200 gift card after 4 months. Plus my speed went from 400mb -> 1gb.

Spectrum didn't budge until I told them I'd signed with the other provider - then they still refused to cut as low.

 

[BrianL]

One recent change at Fubo: they've created a "skinny bundle" with just sports. Unlike most others, it is almost everything in one place. No Turner networks (bad for baseball and basketball fans), and BeIn does not carry over (international soccer mostly). I almost never watch "not sports" on it, so I am thinking of dropping down. Just haven't pulled the trigger yet. It does not have NBC, but I have Peacock by virtue of getting internet through comcast.

And here I want a skinny bundle with everything but the sports!

I actualyl did just pull the trigger and cancel DirecTV. I am going to go with Disney+/Hulu and a Tablo over-the-air DVR. I was essentially paying 85 bucks a month for background noise and reruns of Simpsons/Bob's Burgers/Family Guy, minus a few FX series. All that's on Hulu (hardly ever watched broadcast Simpsons since that one is on D+). Adding Hulu will cos tme an additional 50 bucks a year - hard to beat that.

 

[wabbott]

So, where are those people going?

YouTube

 

[clarker99]

So, where are those people going?

This is a bit anecdotal but with unlimited plans and 5G speeds a lot of people just use their phone for everything.

 

[Brian Noble]

YouTube

Not for broadband service.

 

[AquaDame]

Not for broadband service.

Quantum/Centurylink in my city. No one I know *wants* to use Xfinity - sometimes it is all that is offered in their area though. As soon as fiber is available from anyone else they jump ship.

 

[Primerz]

Disney channels, including ESPN, go dark on YouTube TV.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/10/31...dark-on-youtubetv-amid-contract-dispute-.html

 

[wabbott]

https://deadline.com/2025/10/netflix-exploring-warner-bros-bid-1236603687/

Netflix Exploring Warner Bros Bid, Taps Investment Bank That Handled Paramount-Skydance

by Glenn Garner
Associate Editor
October 30, 2025 - 8:14 pm EDT

 

[PsylockeSmythe]

So, where are those people going?

People are dropping traditional broadband from the cable companies and going to either 5G cellular internet from AT&T, Verizon or T-Mobile or Google Fiber if available in their area.

Google Fiber is now available in my neighborhood (440 homes) and at least a 1/3 or more of the hood has switched from the local cable company to Google Fiber. It forced the local cable company to match Google's price and up the speed to 1gb down (can't match the upload). I've not switched due to the cable company matching the price, and I never have any issues with service that others in my neighborhood have reported.

Psy

 

[PsylockeSmythe]

Disney channels, including ESPN, go dark on YouTube TV.

https://www.cnbc.com/amp/2025/10/31...dark-on-youtubetv-amid-contract-dispute-.html

Yep, the Disney channels were not available this morning when I got up. The question is how long will it last? and how much more will YouTube TV cost when they do come back.

Psy

 

[Brian Noble]

I'm guessing it does not go past the weekend. Between the SEC in college football and monday's NFL game, there are probably a fair few customers who will jump if it isn't resolved quickly.

 

[HokieRaven5]

Comcast also briefly mentioned purchasing the studios assets for WB. Would make sense for the parks aspect to have ownership of Potter, and possibly shift from Marvel to DC Super Heroes if they so choose (also hinges on acquiring parks rights to DC from Six Flags/Cedar Fair).

https://www.hollywoodreporter.com/b...ted-streaming-studio-assets-deals-1236413949/

 

[Fullchaos]

I'm guessing it does not go past the weekend. Between the SEC in college football and monday's NFL game, there are probably a fair few customers who will jump if it isn't resolved quickly.

I'd wager if they don't resolve it before the games air, they're going to jump anyways. YoutubeTV is up to an eye watering $83 a month before tax. Push these folks into exploring alternatives (legal and maybe less so) and I wouldn't be surprised to see a significant subscriber impact.