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Streaming service makes rare decision to lower its monthly fees
This could be just what Fubo and its subscribers need.
TL;DR
- Fubo is lowering prices on some Live TV subscription plans by up to 14.8%, starting January 1, 2026.
- The price reduction follows the loss of NBCUniversal channels, including local NBC affiliates, Telemundo, Bravo, CNBC, and MSNBC.
- Fubo claims NBCUniversal is trying to overcharge for channels that will be part of the upcoming Versant company spinoff.
- Fubo accused NBCUniversal of using bundling tactics to force the inclusion of expensive, non-sports channels.
- Fubo also seeks to integrate NBCUniversal's Peacock streaming service into its channel store.
- NBCUniversal stated it offered Fubo the same terms as other distributors and that Fubo has a history of dropping networks.
- The price reduction could be a strategy to pressure NBCUniversal or indicate Fubo does not expect to regain the channels.