NFL Sunday Ticket exclusivity extended 4 more years

[ChicosBailBonds]

 


http://www.cnbc.com/id/29843136/site/14081545?__source=yahoo%7Cheadline%7Cquote%7Ctext%7C&par=yahoo

[Skatastrophy]

Damnit

[rocky_warrior]

Damnit

The more exciting part of the news is that the package should be available for streaming to everyone in 2012 (at least)

http://www.multichannel.com/article/190542-NFL_Scores_With_4_Billion_DirecTV_Sunday_Ticket_Extension.php

However, the agreement opens the door to a wider reach for the out-of-home package, which will become available to broadband subscribers that can't receive DirecTV. The satellite leader will aim this broadband game service at those who reside in multi-unit dwellings or DirecTV customers with poor exposure to a satellite signal.

This broader broadband service, according to league officials, would kick off no later than 2012. Currently, broadband coverage of the games is limited to those who purchase Sunday Ticket, and then pay an additional $99 for the broadband Super Fan package.

[ChicosBailBonds]

Well, sort of.  Everyone that can't get DIRECTV.  That's only about 12% of the country.

[Chili]

Well, sort of.  Everyone that can't get DIRECTV.  That's only about 12% of the country.

does that include those in condos and apartments?

[ChicosBailBonds]

does that include those in condos and apartments?

Yes.  Everytime condos and apartments say you can't get it, well they are violating FCC rules which say they cannot prevent you from getting it.  The law expires this year but Congress will extend it most likely.


Incidentally, Peter King thinks the deal basically avoids a lockout.


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/peter_king/03/24/meetings/

[Brewtown Andy]

Yes.  Everytime condos and apartments say you can't get it, well they are violating FCC rules which say they cannot prevent you from getting it.  The law expires this year but Congress will extend it most likely.


Incidentally, Peter King thinks the deal basically avoids a lockout.


http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2009/writers/peter_king/03/24/meetings/

No, he thinks that the owners will do whatever they want to get a deal that they want, because they'll still get about $31 million a year regardless.