Comcast Cable Subscribers Rejoice! NFLN is BACK!!

[Card Magnet]

It's about time, I was lonely without it!

PHILADELPHIA AND NEW YORK – Comcast Corporation and the National Football League announced today that they have reached a new, long-term agreement regarding carriage of NFL Network and complete settlement of all outstanding legal disputes. The carriage agreement consists of a broad array of video content, including the live (24/7) Network, video on demand for Comcast’s Digital Classic cable customers, and the ability to offer the NFL’s RedZone Channel when it is created.

Under the terms of the agreement, Comcast will begin repositioning NFL Network from the Sports Entertainment Package to its Digital Classic level of service with a full launch by August 1, reaching nearly two-thirds of the company’s total digital customer base. In addition to NFL Network’s in-studio shows, commentary and live-game broadcasts, Comcast’s Digital Classic customers will now have access to a robust suite of NFL content On Demand, including game highlights, game replays, the “best” of NFL Films, players and coaches interviews, local team highlights, and other NFL programming whenever they want a piece of the action.

"We are delighted to have come to an agreement with the NFL,” said Brian L. Roberts, Chairman and CEO, Comcast Corporation. “Our goal has always been to provide our digital customers with access to the NFL’s unique content and, working together, we have struck the right balance between value and distribution on a variety of viewing platforms. We are looking forward to bringing the NFL’s programming to our customers just in time for the start of the NFL season.”

“We are very pleased that NFL Network and other NFL content will be widely distributed in millions of more homes on Comcast’s service,” said NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell. “We look forward to having NFL Network’s coverage of training camps and the preseason showcased this summer on Comcast. NFL Network is the only TV channel devoted exclusively to football 24/7, 365 days a year.”

The NFL and Comcast will take immediate joint action to discontinue pending legal actions before the Federal Communications Commission and a New York state court.

 

[EricInCT]

I will be looking for a miscellenous $7 for the rest of the year on my cable bill :lol:

 

[Groat]

HELL YES! The only reason I was looking at getting the sports thing was the NFLN, and now I don't even have to.

 

[Pinbreaker]

I just looked and I still have the NFL channel.. I have Comcast and it's been on everytime I click on it..

 

[Card Magnet]

I just looked and I still have the NFL channel.. I have Comcast and it's been on everytime I click on it..

You have the sports package?

It was apart of their digital package, and then they moved it to make a quick buck. It's coming back to being included with the digital package again.

 

[Pinbreaker]

I just looked and I still have the NFL channel.. I have Comcast and it's been on everytime I click on it..

You have the sports package?

It was apart of their digital package, and then they moved it to make a quick buck. It's coming back to being included with the digital package again.

since my wife is disabled, I pay for everything except the extra innings, ppv, type shows.. so she can watch whatever she wants when she wants.. Since we don't go to movies anymore..

I get all the extra channels.. I'm in the Seattle/Tacoma area..

 

[KandKCards]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

 

[Card Magnet]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

If only I had the option...I'd love to get it.

 

[KandKCards]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

If only I had the option...I'd love to get it.

They just made it available in our area a few months ago and we jumped on it immediately. Not only is it way better and more convenient, it's also cheaper for us. I have no clue how comcast is in business still.

 

[Guest]

Lucky.....all we get down here is stupid Time Warner......and they don't offer NFL Network ::facepalm::

 

[Billy Packer]

Lucky.....all we get down here is stupid Time Warner......and they don't offer NFL Network ::facepalm::

I'm hoping that now that the NFL has been able to come to terms with Comcast, the other big cable companies will be able to use this deal as a template and will fall into line (ahem... Charter, I'm looking at you) .

 

[Guest]

Lucky.....all we get down here is stupid Time Warner......and they don't offer NFL Network ::facepalm::

I'm hoping that now that the NFL has been able to come to terms with Comcast, the other big cable companies will be able to use this deal as a template and will fall into line (ahem... Charter, I'm looking at you) .

lets hope bud!

 

[Groat]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

If only I had the option...I'd love to get it.

They just made it available in our area a few months ago and we jumped on it immediately. Not only is it way better and more convenient, it's also cheaper for us. I have no clue how comcast is in business still.

I'm with you there bud. High prices and HORRIBLE service... that's Comcast for you. Really wish I had another viable option.

 

[KandKCards]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

If only I had the option...I'd love to get it.

They just made it available in our area a few months ago and we jumped on it immediately. Not only is it way better and more convenient, it's also cheaper for us. I have no clue how comcast is in business still.

I'm with you there bud. High prices and HORRIBLE service... that's Comcast for you. Really wish I had another viable option.

I thought we had laws in place to prevent monopolies :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[Card Magnet]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

If only I had the option...I'd love to get it.

They just made it available in our area a few months ago and we jumped on it immediately. Not only is it way better and more convenient, it's also cheaper for us. I have no clue how comcast is in business still.

I'm with you there bud. High prices and HORRIBLE service... that's Comcast for you. Really wish I had another viable option.

I thought we had laws in place to prevent monopolies :lol: :lol: :lol:

I wish. In this entire area, within at least an hour drive, there is a monopoly on cable. Some areas is Comcast, the others are Charter. Never the two in the same place though. Dish is an option through DirecTV and Dish Network, but reception in downtown sucks. Had it for 3 days and went back to Adelphia (at the time).

 

[KandKCards]

[quote="Card Magnet":fm1l5lm3]

Do yourselves a favor and switch to FiOs!!!

If only I had the option...I'd love to get it.

They just made it available in our area a few months ago and we jumped on it immediately. Not only is it way better and more convenient, it's also cheaper for us. I have no clue how comcast is in business still.

I'm with you there bud. High prices and HORRIBLE service... that's Comcast for you. Really wish I had another viable option.

I thought we had laws in place to prevent monopolies :lol: :lol: :lol:

I wish. In this entire area, within at least an hour drive, there is a monopoly on cable. Some areas is Comcast, the others are Charter. Never the two in the same place though.[/quote:fm1l5lm3]
What a joke. Thanks Arlen Specter!