DISH Adds Trio of Univision Networks

LAS VEGAS: Univision Communications has signed a multi-year agreement to bring a trio of Spanish-language networks to DISH Latino subscribers.

Univision Deportes, Univision tlnovelas and Univision Noticias will launch on DISH in the first half of this year. Also as part of the deal, DISH will offer exclusive access to Univision Deportes. The agreement further includes the distribution of the Univision Network, TeleFutura, Galavisión and a suite of six channel offerings (De Película, De Película Clásico, Bandamax, Ritmoson, Telehit and Clásico TV). The partnership adds more than 3,500 titles to DISH’s Blockbuster @Home package, including exclusive VOD content.

“We are pleased to have reached an innovative deal with Univision for their newest channels and their prime-time novelas on demand,” said Dave Shull, the senior VP of programming at DISH. “DISH is the leading provider of Latino content in the United States. This deal for exclusive linear and VOD content from Univision provides our customers with the broadest selection of top quality Spanish-language content.”

“This agreement with DISH Network, a long-term leader with U.S. Hispanics and long time Univision partner, speaks to their vision and understanding that growth in Hispanic audiences on Univision’s platforms will result in subscriber growth,” added Tonia O’Connor, the president of Univision Distribution Sales and Marketing. “DISH is a great innovator. The distribution of these new Univision networks, and the thousands of hours of Spanish-language content that can be streamed in and out of home for the first time ever behind a pay-wall, demonstrates DISH’s commitment to deliver Hispanic subscribers the most robust content offering across multiple screens.”