theaccuser9
join:2005-02-07
Richardson, TX | reply to jammmin
Re: [TV] Is Verizon getting the NBA TV and/or NBA League Pass?
I don't care what they do...I just want my sports!!!
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jammmin
join:2000-12-14
Upper Marlboro, MD
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said by Kingscup  :From » www.longhornxp.net/Verizon.htmlOne big drawback with Verizon FIOS TV is the issue with InDemand. InDemand is a company that offers the two InHD channels along with PPV On Demand titles and many of the Sports subscriptions. InDemand is partly owned by several of the top cable companies such as Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Comcast Cable among others. Because of this they are pulling some unfair pricing tactics that are keeping DirecTV and Dish Network from offering the two InHD channels but these tactics are hurting Verizon more as its not just the two InHD channels but the sports subscriptions as well.
DirecTV and Dish Network have deals in place for the sports packages while Verizon is a new entrant without a deal so they are getting the hard end of the stick. I expect this to be handled quicker than most think but until that time the following channels and packages aren't on Verizon FIOS TV.
The two InHD channels of course.
Sports Packages include the following below.
MLB Extra Innings.
NBA League Pass.
NHL Center Ice.
Nascar InCar.
MLS Direct Kick.
Until this InDemand issue gets cleared up these sports packages listed above and the two InHD channels will "not" be offered on Verizon FIOS TV.
That article now explains everything. If I was Verizon, if In-Demand refuses to negotiate carriage in good terms, just sue them similar to how Verizon sued Rainbow Holdings. A lawsuit always seem to work in these cases. |
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Kingscup
join:2006-03-01
united state
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From »www.longhornxp.net/Verizon.html
One big drawback with Verizon FIOS TV is the issue with InDemand. InDemand is a company that offers the two InHD channels along with PPV On Demand titles and many of the Sports subscriptions. InDemand is partly owned by several of the top cable companies such as Time Warner Cable, Bright House Networks, Comcast Cable among others. Because of this they are pulling some unfair pricing tactics that are keeping DirecTV and Dish Network from offering the two InHD channels but these tactics are hurting Verizon more as its not just the two InHD channels but the sports subscriptions as well.
DirecTV and Dish Network have deals in place for the sports packages while Verizon is a new entrant without a deal so they are getting the hard end of the stick. I expect this to be handled quicker than most think but until that time the following channels and packages aren't on Verizon FIOS TV.
The two InHD channels of course.
Sports Packages include the following below.
MLB Extra Innings.
NBA League Pass.
NHL Center Ice.
Nascar InCar.
MLS Direct Kick.
Until this InDemand issue gets cleared up these sports packages listed above and the two InHD channels will "not" be offered on Verizon FIOS TV.
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theaccuser9
join:2005-02-07
Richardson, TX
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Specifically talking about the NBA League Pass and NBA TV channel...I don't see what the hold-up is. Virtually every other Satellite and Cable provider offer these options. I just wish there was some official information or indication that they are even attempting to acquire these sports subs/channels. |
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jammmin
join:2000-12-14
Upper Marlboro, MD
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There is still a big sport gap on FIOS TV packaging.
Packages still missing
NBA League Pass
MLS League Pass
NHL League Pass
MLB League Pass
As of now, FIOS TV only has ESPN Gameplan.
I am sure they are working on the missing sports packages. I am sure the rights owners of these packages are playing hardball and charging Verizon an arm and a leg for these.
Stay tuned.
Other sports channels missing from FIOS TV
NBA TV
CSTV(College Sports TV)
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