Aug. 28, 2008
MIDDLETOWN, N.Y. AND CHICAGO – Mediacom Communications Corp. and the Big Ten Network announced Thursday that they have reached an agreement to carry the Network in time for Saturday’s opening of the Big Ten college football season.
Mediacom will launch the Big Ten Network in phases on its expanded basic level of service in states with Big Ten universities. The agreement also includes the network’s high-definition and video-on-demand programming. Mediacom customers will be notified when the network becomes available in their community.
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“This is a great day for the Hawkeyes. I want to thank our fans statewide for their incredible patience as we made this important transition. I know they will enjoy the programming offered by the Big Ten Network.”
UI Director of Athletics
Gary Barta |
“This is a great day for the Hawkeyes. I want to thank our fans statewide for their incredible patience as we made this important transition. I know they will enjoy the programming offered by the Big Ten Network,” said Gary Barta, director of athletics at the UI.
“I also want to thank the leadership of Mediacom and the Big Ten Network for their diligence and commitment to continue talking until everyone involved was a winner. It came down to the wire, but it’s great to have it done in time for our season opener. Now…let’s play some football!”
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