ESPN3 and Time Warner cable

Submitted by Maize on

Just received this email from Time Warner. It looks like good news for those wanting to watch games on espn3.

 

To Our Valued Customers... Time Warner Cable is always negotiating new deals with TV networks. Recently, we reached a new long-term agreement with Disney/ABC and ESPN, so you can continue to watch your favorite channels and the shows you love for years to come. There will be no interruption of ESPN or Disney channels, as well as WABC in New York, KABC in Los Angeles, WTVD in Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville and WTVG in Toledo. They'll stay right here on Time Warner Cable. In fact, our agreement means more networks and services for you, including the following*:

• Disney Junior - a new 24-hour basic channel for preschool-age children, parents and caregivers launching in 2012.

• ESPN3.com - ESPN's live sports broadband network will be available to all Time Warner Cable subscribers who get ESPN.

• A New ESPN Service - customers will be able to view ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU through broadband and mobile Internet devices.

• ESPN Goal Line - a college football super-highlight channel will be available only to Time Warner Cable’s Sports Pass customers starting as early as September 4, 2010.

• ESPN Buzzer Beater - a college basketball service similar to ESPN Goal Line, will be available to Time Warner Cable’s Sports Pass customers for college basketball season.

• Expanded Video On Demand Services - including ABC On Demand, Disney-branded On Demand offerings for kids, local sports content in select markets, plus the subscription Video On Demand service "Disney Family Movies".

• Start Over and Look Back - featured on a variety of Disney Media Networks content. • ESPN Deportes - will be available to a larger Time Warner Cable footprint. • ESPN 3D We will continue standing up for our customers when it comes to negotiations with TV programmers. To learn more about these negotiations and the cost of cable, please visit www.RollOverOrGetTough.com.

Thanks again for being a Time Warner Cable customer.

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September 3rd, 2010 at 1:06 PM ^

I knew TWC didn't have the balls.  I'd have already switched to satellite if I was not going to the game tomorrow.  It would have been my first move on Monday...

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September 3rd, 2010 at 1:07 PM ^

A couple days ago there was some rumor that this was impacting Dish Network as well - I called them and they clarfied that it only has to do with ESPNews HD and Disney HD so if you're a Dish Subsrciber there is nothing to worry about.

 

Personally I kinda hoped they hadn't reached a deal and people would leave Time Warner (not for Comcast) and force them to lower their prices which in turn lowers other people's prices yada yada yada.

 

Anyway - it's only 1 more day to Michigan Football Season! Go Blue!

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