"But the failure to obtain ANY thru the air distribution via satellite distribution amounts to a substantial failure on Scott's part. So to is the inability to convince Cox to fully offer the Pac-12 outside the footprint."
"But its already a big deal, as the "splash" of the launch has already been lost."
"You can still go to the Pac-12's channel finder to see if your carrier has the Network, and send a message (which clearly didn't do any good) to those that don't. A better alternative might be to call your non-participating carrier and ask why they don't want your business.Read the rest here:
So if you can see the premier, count yourself lucky, and maybe even share with the rest of us what we missed in the comments."
http://www.buildingthedam.com/2012/8/15/3244590/pac-12-network-launches-today-its-both-a-success-and-a-failure-for
A recent article posted on latimes.com stated a few reasons why providers such as Direct TV and (not mentioned by name) Charter have been balking at adding the Pac-12 Networks to their lineups:
ReplyDeletehttp://www.latimes.com/entertainment/envelope/cotown/la-et-ct-pac12-20120814,0,1511937.story
Hopefully, this situation can be worked out asap and we can have the Pac-12 Networks on Charter soon !!
Thanks for your information. Jim Wickre
ReplyDeleteNo problem. I'll keep you informed when I receive more updated information. -- USC TH
ReplyDeleteUPDATE:
ReplyDeleteIt appears Charter was not able to reach a deal before the 6pm PT launch. However, according to the UCLA webpage:
"In the Los Angeles market, there continues to be positive dialogue with DirecTV, Dish, AT&T U-verse, Verizon FIOS, and Charter, all of which have acknowledged the premium that the marketplace has placed on our valuable content".
At this point, it has now become a wait and see situation. Pac-12 football begins on the Pac-12 Networks August 30th with the Northern Colorado @ Utah game beginning at 4pm and the Northern Arizona @ Arizona State at 7:30 pm. Marquee games? Not at all. But, a deal will need to be done on or before September 22nd with Cal @ USC which will be the game that should bring in the remaining carriage deals with providers. Again, we will need to be patient as we watch and see.