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Email from Roku re: Google and YouTubeTV

Belezabro

Elite
Joined
Jan 13, 2021
Messages
989
Go Roku...

"Dear Roku Customer,

We are sending this email to update you on the possibility that Google may take away your access to the YouTube TV channel on Roku. Recent negotiations with Google to carry YouTube TV have broken down because Roku cannot accept Google’s unfair terms as we believe they could harm our users.

Ensuring a great streaming experience at an exceptional value is the core of our business. We will always stand up for our users, which is why we cannot accept Google's unfair and anticompetitive requirements to manipulate your search results, impact the usage of your data and ultimately cost you more.

While we are deeply disappointed in Google’s decision to use their monopoly power to try and force terms that will directly harm streamers, we remain committed to reaching an agreement with Google that preserves your access to YouTube TV, protects your data and ensures a level playing field for companies to compete. We encourage you to contact Google and urge them to reach an agreement to continue offering YouTube TV on Roku and to follow standard industry practices pledging not to require access to sensitive search data or to manipulate your search results.

Thank you,

Roku"

Story: https://deadline.com/2021/04/roku-y...go-dark-google-predatory-monopoly-1234743821/
 

CombingDesert

We ain't found shit!
Founder
Joined
Jan 8, 2021
Messages
138
Just get FUBO TV on ROKU instead. Same pricing, similar channel lineup + select 4K sports, and it isn't outright owned by one of the big players in the industry. The interface isn't quite as good as YTTV, but no one will be able to compete there due to the amount of resources at Youtube/Google/Alphabet.

Go here:
https://www.fubo.tv/welcome

Ownership:
https://finance.yahoo.com/quote/FUBO/holders?p=FUBO
 

Belezabro

Elite
Joined
Jan 13, 2021
Messages
989
YoutubeTV is awesome. But...I recognize they are the enemy. Tough call. Like dating a hot crazy chick you can’t let go.
 
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