Finally, Comcast and Big Ten Network Agree to a Deal

Comcast To Carry Big Ten Network From August 15

Comcast has finally settled to an agreement with Big Ten Network, Comcast the largest cable operator and Big Ten Network have announced on Thursday that they have reached an agreement, this agreement will allow Comcast to carry Big Ten Network programming (Standard and High Definition Channels) starting from August 15. Comcast will also offer broadband and also Video on Demand content (VOD) of Big Ten in time for the 2008 college football season.

This agreement will allow Comcast to offer The Big Ten Network in its expanded basic level of service for the customers in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania with an excemption of Philadelphia, where Comcast will offer the programming in digital programming package from August 15.

Comcast may move the Big Ten Network to digital level of service in all the above states in the spring 2009. During the launch of the network during end of August last year, DirecTV was the only provider to add the network in its basic package. Comcast was reluctant to include the network in the basic package and wanted to add it in the Sports tier, which requires extra fees.

Comcast customers are now pleased that they will be able to access to an extensive schedule of conference sports events and shows, original programs in academics, the arts and sciences, campus activities and associated personalities.

“We are very pleased with the agreement we have reached with the Big Ten Network to carry hundreds of live Big Ten events,” said Madison Bond, Executive Vice President, Content Acquisition, Comcast Cable. “We will be providing our customers with Big Ten programming through our signature video-on-demand service, and will have lots of highlights, replays, scores and more through Comcast.net so fans can keep pace with Big Ten action whenever they want to.”

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