Fox, Comcast extend distribution pact

Fox Corp and cable group Comcast in the US have renewed their long-term distribution deal.

Michael Biard

The renewed agreement will see Comcast distribute Fox’s full portfolio of channels, including retransmission of Fox Television Stations to subscribers to Comcast’s Xfinity package.

The pact covers distribution of Fox Television Stations, Fox News Channel, Fox Business, FS1, FS2, BTN, and FoxDeportes. In addition, the agreement includes VoD rights to those networks, enabling Xfinity customers to watch a wide range of Fox programming.

Michael Biard, president of operations and distribution at Fox, said: “We are pleased to extend our longstanding and productive partnership with Comcast so that millions of Xfinity customers will continue to enjoy Fox’s leading sport, entertainment and news programming for years to come.”