ViacomCBS & Charter Agree to New Carriage Deals with Streaming

ViacomCBS and Charter Communications have entered into multiyear distribution agreements for the continued carriage of broadcast, entertainment, news and sports networks, in addition to streaming services.

The new pact covers ViacomCBS’ suite of streaming services, including Paramount+, Pluto TV, BET+ and Noggin, for future distribution to Spectrum customers. ViacomCBS and Charter also will expand their existing collaboration around addressable media and advanced advertising.

“We are pleased to have reached a new deal to deliver ViacomCBS’ expansive portfolio of popular brands and premium programming for Spectrum audiences to enjoy, plus greater choice in how they consume our content,” said Ray Hopkins, president of U.S. networks distribution for ViacomCBS. “Charter is a valued partner, and we look forward to deepening our long-standing relationship.”

Tom Montemagno, executive VP of programming acquisition for Charter, said: “These comprehensive agreements with ViacomCBS recognize the fast-changing pace of the subscription video business and provide us the flexibilities to adapt for the benefit of our customers while also furthering our strategic interests in the advanced advertising realm and aggregated video store concept with the addition of the streaming apps.”