Fox, NBCUniversal Reject Verizon’s Slimmer Pay-TV Packages
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Fox Sports and NBCUniversal are rejecting Verizon Communications Inc.’s plans to offer their networks as part of smaller, cheaper pay-TV packages, claiming the service violates contract agreements.
Both programmers issued statements Tuesday saying the Verizon Custom TV package that just went on sale doesn’t comply with their contract agreements. Verizon officials said on a conference call they believe they are within their rights under their accords with the media companies.