The BigTen Network to launch in August in HD
2007 is shaping up to be the real year for HD, as more networks announce plans to launch HD channels than ever before. While DirecTV waits for it's new birds to launch, cable operators try to figure out a way to fit all the new channels in their lineup. This week the big news is for BigTen college sports fans, not only are they getting a new network that will exclusively cover their conference, but most of the programming will be presented in our favorite format. Programming highlights include 35+ football games per season, 105+ basketball games and Big Ten championship events. Now we just have to wait to see who will carry the new channel.[Via Multichannel News]
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Reader Comments (Page 1 of 1)
Dan Isaacs @ May 13th 2007 8:04PM
*sigh* If DirecTV picks this up, I just might have to dump TWC. It's unlikely that it'll make its way to ACC country via coax. :(
Brad @ May 14th 2007 3:54PM
DirecTv has in fact already signed with them and the channel with be part of the Total Choice Plus(?) package. The Big Ten didn't want the channel to be part of the add-on Sports Package and they worked a deal with DTV to include it in the other package.
Brad Grupe @ May 14th 2007 3:59PM
I hate to reply to my own post but it will be part of the Total Choice package on Directv, Not Total Choice Plus or whatever they call it this week.