Univision & DIRECTV Enter Multi-Year Pact

NEW YORK: Univision Communications has signed a new multi-year agreement with DIRECTV, which includes the launch of the Univision Deportes network.

DIRECTV has signed on for Univision’s owned and operated broadcast stations, as well as the networks feeds for Univision and UniMás, and the Spanish-language cable network Galavisión. DIRECTV will also launch Univision Deportes, Univision tlnovelas and ForoTV.

“Our Spanish-language customers have been anticipating the launch of these new channels and we are excited to provide them with even more of Univision’s quality programming lineup,” said Dan York, the chief content officer for DIRECTV. “With the addition of Univision Deportes, DIRECTV now offers more soccer than any TV provider nationwide, delivering additional value to our customers and further solidifying our position as the leader in sports programming."
 
“We are pleased to expand our relationship with DIRECTV. This comprehensive agreement speaks to DIRECTV’s commitment to Hispanic audiences and the power of Univision’s platforms to deliver subscriber growth,” added Tonia O’Connor, the president of Univision Content Distribution and Corporate Business Development.