Courtesy: ESPN/DISH/Longhorn Network
Fans of the Texas Longhorns have another reason to be happy this morning. That’s because a new deal between ESPN and Dish Network will allow DISH to carry the Longhorn Network to fans across the country. It’s just one part of a much bigger deal announced this week between DISH and the Walt Disney company. The new deal between ESPN and DISH more than doubles LHN’s national distribution. According to terms of the deal, The Longhorn Network will be available to DISH customers on the America’s Top 120+ and higher packages beginning later this Summer. Audiences will be able to get information on where LHN will be on their carrier later this year online at http://www.dish.com.
The expanded television coverage of the Longhorn Network is just one positive of the new deal between DISH and ESPN. LHN fans that receive the network as part of their satellite service will also be able to get live coverage online at home and via mobile internet on their computers and iOS devices.
Justin Connolly, Senior VP of college networks, was positive in his comments about the announcement. “This agreement with DISH presents a tremendous opportunity to bring Longhorn Network’s robust content offerings to Texas fans across the country,” he said.
ESPN’s deal with UT to broadcast the Longhorn Network, which originally debuted in 2011, lasts for twenty years. Steve Patterson, University of Texas Athletics Director, shared his thoughts on the extended agreement and other topics in an interview. “We are excited to have DISH join the growing list of LHN providers,” he said. “UT fans nationwide will now have access to this award-winning network that does such a great job in covering our university’s sports and academics programs. As we have said from day one, this is a long-term commitment and we are very proud of our partnership with ESPN.”
Dave Shull, DISH Executive VP and CCO also shared his thoughts on the brand new deal. “DISH is the best place for college sports fans to follow the teams they love,” he said. “ESPN has a long tradition of delivering the best in sports, and we are proud to be the first nationwide television provider of the Longhorn Network.”
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