Four Things About The SEC Network; update: DTV agrees to sign

[Chechem]

man , my cable tv must be really old 

200's ?  600's ? 

ESPN is channel 23 on my tv   

Time to junk that thing, X, and come on over to the new technology side. 

 

A month ago I took an old TV to the metal-collecting guy here in town.  No money involved, just a good pacle to leave old metal stuff.
 
He said, "It work?" 
Me: "Yep, we just bought 2 big-screen TVs."
Him: "I can't take it for recycle; list of reject items."
Me: "Then I'll forget to load it back in my car.  You can take it or leave it there."
Him: "Thanks.  Mine is old."
 

[Catch Prothro]

Has anyone heard or read if it will be extra or just included in regular packages? I've looked all over, but haven't found out yet. Also if anyone runs across the channel number, post that too.

No word yet, but I'll go out on a limb and predict: COST INCREASE!   

Yep, count on it.

The channel number will probably be in the low 200's, close to the ESPN channels, I would think. Or they may throw it in the 600's like some of the other sports networks.

Hard to know where DTV will put it.  Big10 Network is in the 600s.  Network sports networks, NBCSports, etc., are in the 200s.

[Leewillie]

Has anyone heard or read if it will be extra or just included in regular packages? I've looked all over, but haven't found out yet. Also if anyone runs across the channel number, post that too.

No word yet, but I'll go out on a limb and predict: COST INCREASE!  

According to Sports Business Daily, distributors are paying $1.40 per subscriber per month for the channel within the SEC's 11-state footprint and $0.25 per month outside of it. The channel will be on expanded basic tiers within SEC territory and digital basic outside of it.

That level of pricing means the SEC Network, the product of a 20-year agreement between ESPN and the SEC, could generate as much as the Big Ten Network and Pac-12 Network combined.

So I guess that means if your cable bill goes up more than $1.40 per month, you can tell how much your provider is gouging you.

[2Stater]

Click here for link

The "CHOICE" package is the third-highest of six DirecTV packages, in terms of price and channel lineup. The package also includes ESPNU, the NFL Network, MLB Network, the Big Ten Network and Fox Sports 1 among other sports channels.

The SEC Network will be Channel 611 on DirecTV

[N.AL-Tider]

Charter finalized the deal to broadcast the SEC network.      Now I just hope I can afford it...

[Catch Prothro]

611, right after the Big10 network.  Already part of my package.  I'm good to go.   

Sounds like DTV had to contend with those Texas folk.

According to its website, DirecTV has "no plans" to carry the Longhorn Network, the University of Texas-centric channel launched last year and also owned and operated by ESPN. Many had speculated that the Longhorn Network might have been part of the lengthy negotiations between ESPN and DirecTV.

[ricky023]

Well I just checked my 611 on DTV and it said not available, so I guess I'll have to wait and see. RTR!

[SUPERCOACH]

Well I just checked my 611 on DTV and it said not available, so I guess I'll have to wait and see. RTR!

Do you get ESPNU or ESPNU HD (channel 208)?  It is supposed to be in the same package that has those, so if you can get those you should get the new channel when it comes on.

[Catch Prothro]

Well I just checked my 611 on DTV and it said not available, so I guess I'll have to wait and see. RTR!

Do you get ESPNU or ESPNU HD (channel 208)?  It is supposed to be in the same package that has those, so if you can get those you should get the new channel when it comes on.

I get channel 610, the Big10 Network.  So 611 should work too, once it becomes available.  The announcement said the SEC Network launches on August 14, so might want to check back then.

[ricky023]

Well I just checked my 611 on DTV and it said not available, so I guess I'll have to wait and see. RTR!

Do you get ESPNU or ESPNU HD (channel 208)?  It is supposed to be in the same package that has those, so if you can get those you should get the new channel when it comes on.

Yes SC I get all of the 205 channels up to 215. Thanks for the info. I reckon I am geared up and ready to go. RTR!

[Bandit]

Well I just checked my 611 on DTV and it said not available, so I guess I'll have to wait and see. RTR!

Do you get ESPNU or ESPNU HD (channel 208)?  It is supposed to be in the same package that has those, so if you can get those you should get the new channel when it comes on.

I get channel 610, the Big10 Network.  So 611 should work too, once it becomes available.  The announcement said the SEC Network launches on August 14, so might want to check back then.

August 14th!?!? Good Lord its going to be like waiting for fall practice to start all over again   

[2Stater]

611 doesn't show up on the channel guide yet and I have the Choice package. I guess they'll wait right up until the 14th to add it.

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