DALLAS and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Nov. 23, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T and
A+E Networks® released the following statements today after
reaching a distribution agreement to continue providing A+E
Networks to both AT&T's U-verse TV and DIRECTV's national
subscriber base.
AT&T said in a statement: "AT&T and A+E Networks have
signed a long-term, multi-platform distribution
agreement, continuing their long-standing relationship. The
new agreement delivers to AT&T terms that reflect its new scale
and status as the largest pay TV provider in the world."
The renewal includes a comprehensive deal that includes linear,
TVE, VOD and mobility for the suite of A+E Networks' channels,
among the top brands in the media landscape, including: A&E®,
Lifetime®, HISTORY®, LMN®, FYI™ and HISTORY en Espanol™. In
addition, AT&T will launch VICELAND, replacing H2®, as part of
the A+E Networks' portfolio.
A+E Networks said in a statement: "We have worked together
with AT&T for many years and we are delighted that this renewal
will allow us to do so well into the future. We are thrilled
that AT&T's valued customers will be able to enjoy A+E
Networks' award-winning portfolio of brands-
including A&E®, Lifetime®, HISTORY®, LMN®, FYI™ and
HISTORY en Espanol™ - across their multiple platforms,
and that VICELAND's new 24-hour channel will be part of that
offering."
VICELAND is a brand new entertainment channel featuring an
all new line up of shows to be led by Oscar-winning
writer/director Spike Jonze.
About A+E Networks
A+E Networks®, LLC. is an
award-winning, global media content company offering consumers a
diverse communications environment ranging from television networks
to websites, DVDs, gaming, watch apps and educational software. A+E
Networks is comprised of A&E®, Lifetime®, HISTORY®, LMN®, FYI™,
H2™, A+E Studios™, HISTORY en Espanol™, Crime &
Investigation Network™, Military HISTORY™, Lifetime Real Women®,
A&E IndieFilms®, A+E Networks International®, A+E Networks
Digital® and A+E Networks Consumer Products™. A+E Networks
channels and branded programming reach more than 350 million
households in over 200 territories. A+E Networks, LLC. is a
joint venture of Disney-ABC Television Group and Hearst
Corporation.
About AT&T
AT&T Inc. (NYSE:T) helps millions
around the globe connect with leading entertainment, mobile, high
speed Internet and voice services. We're the world's largest
provider of pay TV. We have TV customers in the U.S. and 11 Latin
American countries. In the U.S., our wireless network has the
nation's strongest 4G LTE signal and most reliable 4G LTE. We offer
the best global coverage of any U.S. wireless provider*. And we
help businesses worldwide serve their customers better with our
mobility and highly secure cloud solutions.
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Signal strength and reliability claims based on nationwide
carriers' 4G LTE. Signal strength claim based ONLY on avg. 4G LTE
signal strength. 4G LTE not available everywhere.
*Global coverage claim based on offering discounted voice and
data roaming; LTE roaming; voice roaming; and world-capable
smartphone and tablets in more countries than any other U.S. based
carrier. International service required. Coverage not
available in all areas. Coverage may vary per country and be
limited/restricted in some countries.
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