Directv contract with Fox networks coming up...AGREEMENT REACHED

[lacubs]

From Jerod Brooks on twitter Update on DIRECTV/Fox. Drop dead date has been extended from tomorrow morning to 2:59am et on 11-2-11. Negotiations are on going. to follow along go to twitter.com/givemethemic. Maybe this is good news.

 

[Rey]

Thanks lacubs

 

[Mr Tony]

yep good to know. At least there is some "progress"

 

[Blackloz]

An agreement was reached thank god. I wonder how many ppl switched providers

 

[Blackloz]

I saw it on twitter by the way. I hope it was a long term thing and not just an extenion.

 

[Blackloz]

after further reading its the real deal and we can put this all behind us.

 

[jb14075]

6:15 p.m. | Updated | Representatives for DirecTV and News Corporation said Monday evening that they had averted a looming blackout of regional sports networks, FX and other Fox-owned cable channels. After warring in public for a week and a half, the two companies said they had come to a new contract agreement.

DirecTV and News Corp. Avert Channel Blackout - NYTimes.com

 

[Ronnie-]

Easy to say, but figured as much. This isnt Dish.

 

[Rey]

Easy to say, but figured as much. This isnt Dish.

Yep.one of my main reasons when I made the switch a few years ago.

 

[120inna55]

I saw it on twitter by the way. I hope it was a long term thing and not just an extenion.

Needs to be on the front page. I'm truly happy for you DirecTV subs.

 

[120inna55]

From DirecTV's Facebook page:

We have reached an agreement with Fox Networks to continue carrying all Fox Networks (including FX, National Geographic Channel, Nat Geo WILD, SPEED, FUEL TV, FOX Soccer, FOX Soccer Plus and FOX Deportes), Fox’s regional sports networks, Fox Broadcasting (FOX), the FOX local stations, Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. We know the past ten days have been challenging, but we’re pleased that both sides could eventually come together to ensure our viewers continue to enjoy Fox programming.

 

[Scott Greczkowski]

Yup got it up on the homepage.

 

[satjay]

Good to hear the news!!

 

[mbarry55]

great news!

 

[satjay]

Though this does make things kind of boring now

 

[lacubs]

back to crying about adding more HD channels! lol i guess

 

[tigerfan33]

Does it mean my Directv bill will go up 40% now??LOL

 

[yellowcanary73]

So now I just lose my local channel 8.

 

[Mo Fly]

yay!

 

[lacubs]

So now I just lose my local channel 8.

why would you lose anything?