DirecTV said it would give its customers a $30 credit to subscribe to FuboTV streaming services (New York Stock Exchange:FUBO) and Sling in honor of Walt Disney (New York Stock Exchange: DIS) pulled its channels from the satellite provider earlier this week due to a Dispute over shipping costs.
In a blog post published Friday, DirecTV said customers who sign up for a seven-day free trial of Fubo’s Pro or Elite plans with Sports Pro will receive $30 off their first month and a $30 DirecTV credit. The credit will also apply to customers who sign up for Sling’s Sling Orange service.
DirecTV initially offered its customers a $20 credit due to the blackout.
Meanwhile, Hulu, the streaming service that Disney (DIS) owns with Comcast (CMCSA), is offering a $30 credit For those who Subscribe to Hulu + Live TV by Wednesday.
On Sunday, Disney (DIS) pulled its ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, NatGeo and Freeform networks from DirecTV.
According to media reports, the dispute centers on DirecTV's plans to offer more flexibility to customers through smaller, genre-based packages.
Disney (DIS) said it is interested in providing DirecTV with “flexibility and terms that we have extended to other distributors” but would not enter into a deal “that undervalues our portfolio of television channels and programming.” DirecTV is co-owned by AT&T (T) and private equity firm TPG (TPG), while Sling is a unit of EchoStar (SATS).
