Verizon, Google Bringing YouTube TV to 'Whatever Platform' Customers Choose

Verizon and Google are bringing YouTube TV to Verizon customers nationwide this year, said the companies Tuesday. Verizon Wireless, Fios and 5G Home customers will be able to subscribe to YouTube TV through Verizon on “whatever platform they choose.” Pricing and availability will be announced later this year, a Verizon spokesperson emailed. The companies have another promotion that's currently running: Free YouTube TV for three months to customers who order 5G Home, available in Los Angeles, Sacramento, Houston and Indianapolis. Under that plan, after the first three months, YouTube TV goes up to $49 per month, said the Verizon website. YouTube TV offers live TV that can be watched on a phone, tablet, TV and computer. The over-the-top video service offers on-demand programs and its more than 70 networks include broadcasters ABC, CBS, FOX and NBC and cable networks HGTV, Food Network, TNT, TBS, CNN, ESPN and FX, it said. A YouTube TV membership includes six accounts per household and personal DVR with no storage space limits. In January, Verizon Wireless announced (see 1901160010) it was offering free Apple Music to subscribers of its top two monthly plans.