Fusion Rolls Out on DISH

ENGLEWOOD: Fusion, the joint-venture network from Univision Communications and Disney/ABC Television Group, has launched nationwide in the U.S. on the DTH platform DISH.

Delivering original news, sports and entertainment programming for "young, multicultural viewers," Fusion rolled out in October. DISH is the first platform to offer nationwide carriage of the channel. Fusion is also distributed on Cablevision, Charter, Cox, AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOS and Google Fiber.

“Through its television and digital properties, Fusion speaks to a diverse new generation across all DISH customers,” said Alfredo Rodriguez, VP of marketing at DISH. “DISH’s overall lineup is greatly enhanced by Fusion, helping us to better connect with an important viewing demographic that is an increasingly influential member of today’s marketplace.”

The Fusion carriage is part of the broader distribution agreement signed between The Walt Disney Company and DISH in March. The channel will be made available in the America’s Top 250 packages and higher as well as in most DishLATINO packages. Fusion On Demand will also be available in the coming week.

“Fusion is committed to delivering content that champions a diverse, smart, and inclusive America through programming that is infused with humor, diverse voices, and many viewpoints,” said Fusion CEO Isaac Lee. “We are thrilled to be partnering with DISH to bring our unique content offering to a larger audience.”