TelevisaUnivision & DIRECTV Sign New Carriage Pact

TelevisaUnivision and DIRECTV have inked a new multiyear agreement for expanded distribution of channels in the U.S.

Under the agreement, DIRECTV satellite, satellite-free streaming and U-verse customers will continue to have access to content from TelevisaUnivision’s broadcast and cable networks, including Univision, UniMás, TUDN and Galavisión, as well as from its portfolio of owned-and-operated local stations.

Additionally, DIRECTV is now including TelevisaUnivision’s U.S. properties within its new MiEspañol Genre Pack, which features more than 60 channels. MiEspañol will also expand soon to include ViX Premium with Ads at no additional cost.

“We’re excited to expand our partnership with DIRECTV, reflecting the continued dedication to our audience and the recognition that Hispanics are a fast-growing part of mainstream America,” said Mike Angus, executive VP of global distribution and partnerships at TelevisaUnivision. “This deal not only ensures our industry-leading content reaches millions of viewers but also solidifies our position as the definitive leader in media among U.S. Hispanics.”

“Whether it’s news, live sports, telenovelas and general entertainment, local civic affairs or any of its other key genres, TelevisaUnivision is synonymous with some of the very best in Spanish-language programming,” said Rob Thun, chief content officer at DIRECTV. “We look forward to continuing what has proven an important and mutually beneficial relationship for the next several years.”