MMA on HDNet Now Available to Comcast Customers
September 5, 2008
HDNet announced today an agreement with Comcast to carry the high definition channel. Comcast is the largest cable provider in the US and presently serves a total of 24.2 million cable customers. As HDNet added fight groups like Dream, Adrenaline MMA, the IFL, and most recently affliction, many MMA fans were unable to take advantage of the great offerings because of the inability of HDNet and Comcast to come to terms. Large numbers of MMA fans are sure to rejoice. at the news.
HDNet and HDNet Movies Announce Affiliation Agreement With Comcast
Addition of HDNet Programming Part of Comcast’s Project Infinity Commitment to Deliver Best and Most Content Available Anytime, Anywhere
Last update: 6:23 p.m. EDT Sept. 4, 2008
DALLAS, Sept 04, 2008 — HDNet, the leader in high definition programming, today announced a carriage agreement to add HDNet and HDNet Movies to Comcast’s strong high definition (HD) programming line up. The agreement enables Comcast, the nation’s leading provider of entertainment, information and communications products and services, to provide the two HDNet networks to HD subscribers in many of its systems, including free On Demand programming, in addition to increasing Comcast’s carriage of HDNet over the next year.
“We’re thrilled to have a partnership that will provide Comcast’s customers with top-notch HD programming. This agreement between two leading HD providers will help shape the ever-expanding world of high definition programming,” said Mark Cuban, president and co-founder of HDNet. “This marketplace agreement makes HDNet’s cutting edge, independent programming accessible to many more cable homes across the country.”
“With hundreds of HD choices available to Comcast customers, we believe that partnering with HDNet further complements our offering by bringing both compelling and high quality HD programming to our customers in this increasingly competitive marketplace,” said Matt Bond, executive vice president, content acquisition, Comcast. “This partnership is another example of the strides we’re making on our Project Infinity commitment to deliver more HD choices than anywhere else.”
