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Fox News and Fox Sports viewers could be in for a rude awakening Wednesday night
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Instead of their favorite shows, they might just see a black screen on YouTube TV
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The clock is ticking for Google-owned YouTube TV and Fox Corporation to reach a carriage deal
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If they don't, Fox channels could go dark for millions of subscribers
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Google indicated Monday it will remove Fox channels such as Fox News, Fox Sports and Fox Business
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from the streaming platform if an agreement is not reached by 5 p.m. Wednesday
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Negotiations have been underway for weeks. Both sides are digging in. YouTube says it won't pass on sky-high fees to customers
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arguing Fox is asking far more than networks with similar content. Fox fired back, accusing Google of exploiting its outsized influence to dictate terms
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At the heart of the fight, transmission fees, the payments that providers make to carry networks
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If the standoff continues, advertisers could lose exposure and customers could lose patience
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YouTube TV, which costs $82.99 a month and has more than 100 channels
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as well as unlimited DVR, says it will issue a $10 credit to subscribers if Fox programs go dark
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