For quite some time I've been of the opinion that coverage throughout Southern California would not occur until the proposed merger between Charter and Time Warner had concluded. I even went so far as to say that a strategic bankruptcy should be expected. Thankfully, I am glad to say that I appear to be wrong on all accounts.
It had been reported yesterday that Time Warner has not only lowered its asking price For SportsNet LA, but is also in the midst of negotiations with several carriers.
Just in time, eh?
Via Meg James at the LA Times:
Time Warner Cable said late Tuesday that it had cut by 30% the price of the sports channel offered to DirecTV and other pay-TV providers with the hope of spurring long-stalled negotiations over carriage of the channel before the new season begins April 4.