DirecTV said it would give its customers a $30 credit to sign up for streaming services from FuboTV (NYSE:FUBO) and Sling after Walt Disney (NYSE:DIS) pulled its channels from the satellite provider earlier this week over a dispute over carriage fees.
In a blog post on Friday, DirecTV said customers who sign up for a free seven-day trial of Fubo’s Pro or Elite with Sports Pro plans will receive $30 off the first month and a $30 credit from DirecTV. The credit will also be applied to customers who sign up for Sling’s Sling Orange service.
DirecTV initially offered its customers a $20 credit because of the blackout.
Meanwhile, Hulu, the streaming service Disney (DIS) co-owns with Comcast (CMCSA), is offering a $30 credit for those who sign up for Hulu + Live TV through Wednesday.
On Sunday, Disney (DIS) pulled its ABC, ESPN, Disney Channel, NatGeo, and Freeform networks from DirecTV.
According to media reports, the dispute is centered on DirecTV’s plans to offer more flexibility to customers through leaner, genre-based packages.
Disney (DIS) said it is interested in providing DirecTV with “flexibility and terms which we’ve extended to other distributors,” but it would not strike a deal “that undervalues our portfolio of television channels and programs.” DirecTV is co-owned by AT&T (T) and private equity firm TPG (TPG), while Sling is a unit of EchoStar (SATS).
