BREAKING: Fox, DirecTV settle their differences, reach new carriage deal
After weeks of sniping at each other over the failure to reach a new carriage deal, Fox Networks and DirecTV have settled their differences, and all Fox networks will not be removed from the satellite system. Both sides announced this evening that DirecTV will continue carrying all Fox networks (including FX, National Geographic Channel, Speed, Fuel TV, Fox Soccer, and others), Fox’s regional sports networks, and also the Fox broadcast network, Fox News Channel and Fox Business Network. In a joint statement, Fox and DirecTV said, “We both know the past 10 days have been challenging, but we’re pleased that both sides could eventually come together to ensure our viewers continue to enjoy Fox programming.” The agreement comes on the heels of a complaint that DirecTV filed with the Federal Communications Commission earlier today citing "misleading" ads from Fox about the negotiations. Presumably, DirecTV will now drop that complaint. █ Thanks to @Nic98