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Posted on 5/22/14 at 8:49 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 8:49 pm
Given AT&T's purchase of Direct TV, does this now mean Direct TV will be able to carry the SEC NETWORK as well?
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Posted on 5/22/14 at 8:53 pm to lakeviewtiger
That purchase will probably be tied up in court and legal crap for sometime. Even if they do get it all worked out by August, they'll probably still be two separate entities under the AT&T umbrella.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 8:57 pm to lakeviewtiger
Read an article that said AT&T and DirecTV were expecting a 12 month review from the government, and the whole deal is kaput if NFL Sunday Ticket cannot be applied to the rest of AT&T's services. The chances of all these negotiations being finalized by August is microscopic at best.
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I am sure the DirecTV is still in negotiations with the SEC Network and would be surprised if they do not carry it in August. I wouldn't really start worrying about it until mid-late July.
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I am sure the DirecTV is still in negotiations with the SEC Network and would be surprised if they do not carry it in August. I wouldn't really start worrying about it until mid-late July.
This post was edited on 5/22/14 at 9:00 pm
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:27 pm to SaltyMcKracker
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Read an article that said AT&T and DirecTV were expecting a 12 month review from the government, and the whole deal is kaput if NFL Sunday Ticket cannot be applied to the rest of AT&T's services. The chances of all these negotiations being finalized by August is microscopic at best.
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I am sure the DirecTV is still in negotiations with the SEC Network and would be surprised if they do not carry it in August. I wouldn't really start worrying about it until mid-late July.
I read that article, too (keeping Sunday Ticket being the key).
That said, I wonder how big a dent a mass exodus of SEC region subscribers would make to AT&Ts bid numbers?
I'd think any measurable percentage should help drive DirecTV to the bargaining table sooner than later.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 9:45 pm to lakeviewtiger
Bottom line, if your carrier has not signed on by August 1st, I'd have another carrier on deck. By then, most every location will likely have at least 2 or more options that are signed on to choose from.
Posted on 5/22/14 at 10:09 pm to NELA LSU Fan
Thanks fellas
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