BURBANK, Calif. — The $49 billion domino has fallen. Now the Pac-12 hopes its broadcasting network can finally find its way into more homes.
Since the Pac-12 launched its own network in 2012, the conference and DIRECTV have been at an impasse over the distribution of the Pac-12 Networks, a point of frustration for fans who subscribe to DIRECTV’s otherwise sports-heavy programming.
Last week, the Federal Communications Commission approved AT&T’s $49 billion purchase of DIRECTV, a deal that Pac-12 commissioner Larry Scott is optimistic will rekindle “positive” negotiations to get Pac-12 Networks on DIRECTV.
“We are delighted that our good partner AT&T successfully acquired DIRECTV,” Scott said Thursday morning at Pac-12 media days.