Comcast and NFL Network reach deal

[psubills62]

I don't know how this affects people in Buffalo, but it's great news for me in Indiana, since I have Comcast.

http://blogs.usatoday.com/thehuddle/2009/05/its-official-comcast-nfl-network-reach-agreement.html

[Coach Sal]

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NFL, Comcast reach long-term carriage agreement for NFL Network
National Football League

NFL.com

PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK – Comcast Corporation and the National Football League announced today that they have reached a new, long-term agreement regarding carriage of NFL Network and complete settlement of all outstanding legal disputes. The carriage agreement consists of a broad array of video content, including the live (24/7) Network, video on demand for Comcast’s Digital Classic cable customers, and the ability to offer the NFL’s RedZone Channel when it is created.

Under the terms of the agreement, Comcast will begin repositioning NFL Network from the Sports Entertainment Package to its Digital Classic level of service with a full launch by August 1, reaching nearly two-thirds of the company’s total digital customer base. In addition to NFL Network’s in-studio shows, commentary and live-game broadcasts, Comcast’s Digital Classic customers will now have access to a robust suite of NFL content On Demand, including game highlights, game replays, the “best” of NFL Films, players and coaches interviews, local team highlights, and other NFL programming whenever they want a piece of the action.

"We are delighted to have come to an agreement with the NFL,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation. “Our goal has always been to provide our digital customers with access to the NFL’s unique content and, working together, we have struck the right balance between value and distribution on a variety of viewing platforms. We are looking forward to bringing the NFL’s programming to our customers just in time for the start of the NFL season.”

“We are very pleased that NFL Network and other NFL content will be widely distributed in millions of more homes on Comcast’s service,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We look forward to having NFL Network’s coverage of training camps and the preseason showcased this summer on Comcast. NFL Network is the only TV channel devoted exclusively to football 24/7, 365 days a year.”

The NFL and Comcast will take immediate joint action to discontinue pending legal actions before the Federal Communications Commission and a New York state court.

http://www.nfl.com/news/story?id=09000d5d81065fa0&template=without-video-with-comments&confirm=true

[OpIv37]

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the Red Zone channel already exists on DirecTV.

[THATHURMANATOR]

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Doesn't affect Buffalo but the NFL channel blows anyways.

[OpIv37]

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Doesn't affect Buffalo but the NFL channel blows anyways.

the Playbook show is good.

[MassEffect218435]

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There are still people on cable?

[mikemac2001]

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This is good news no matter how you look at it

[THATHURMANATOR]

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the Playbook show is good.

The channel might be a lot better now anyways. I am going off of like 2 years ago when I had Direct TV.

[The Spaz]

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NFLN beats the **** out ESPN that's for sure.

[Throne Logic]

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Doesn't affect Buffalo but the NFL channel blows anyways.

Regardless, they do claim a number of live games for the NFL Network to broadcast live. Without it, you have to go for other options.

[venis2k1]

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My cable company sucks....I continue to get no NFLN.

[lordofgun]

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I wonder how much they are going to charge for the red zone channel.

If nothing else, this is good leverage for everyone to insist on free Superfan.

[BAM]

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Awesome. I guess I can cancel my sports package then.

My cable bill will drop down to $25! And thanks to a really cool Comcast representative, I have every channel except HBO, Cinemax and Showtime. Rock on!

[justasportsfan]

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since I have Comcast.

[psubills62]

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Laugh all you want, it's the only option I have. Our apartment doesn't face the right way to get satellite TV, and there are no other cable companies around. Yeah, it's annoying but at least it's something.