DirecTV Stream
Coverage of DirecTV Stream in the Nexus archive.
- Disney settlement could pay YouTube TV and DirecTV users
Disney has agreed to a $50 million partial settlement in a class action lawsuit alleging it inflated live TV streaming prices by bundling ESPN and other channels with basic packages on YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream. Eligible customers who subscribed during April 2019–March 2026 may receive proportional payments based on subscription length.
- Disney is paying $50 million to settle streaming antitrust claims
Disney is paying $50 million to settle streaming antitrust claims. Subscribers of YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream from April 2019 to March 2026 can file claims by September 8.
- Disney agrees to $50M class action settlement over streaming
The Walt Disney Company agreed to a $50 million class action settlement over allegations it inflated streaming costs by requiring platforms to carry ESPN. Subscribers to YouTube TV and DirecTV Stream claimed Disney used anticompetitive agreements to force inclusion of ESPN, raising prices and reducing competition. Disney denied wrongdoing and must consider subscription packages with fewer Disney networks.