Viacom & Mediacom Renew Carriage Pact

NEW YORK: Mediacom Communications and Viacom have extended a distribution agreement that involves the carriage of networks such as MTV, Comedy Central, Nickelodeon and Spike.

The pact sees the continued carriage of 19 popular Viacom cable networks and EPIX. Mediacom subscribers will also have access to additional programming across devices, including a substantial increase in free VOD and expanded TV Everywhere functionality that allows viewers to watch Viacom programming in their homes and on the go.

“We appreciate Viacom’s willingness to enter into a reasonable agreement that takes into consideration our consumers’ sensitivity to pricing and the alternative ways content is consumed today,” said Rocco B. Commisso, Mediacom’s founder, chairman and CEO.

“Viacom has long been an innovator in the content space,” continued Commisso. “We look forward to providing our customers with the very best that Viacom has to offer.”

“We are pleased to have reached a comprehensive deal with Mediacom that delivers strong value for our brands and provides even better ways for Mediacom customers to enjoy their favorite Viacom content,” said Philippe Dauman, Viacom’s CEO. “Mediacom has been an outstanding partner for many years, and we look forward to continuing to grow our businesses together.”