U.S. HISPANIC
Univision channels lose distribution on AT&T´s U-verse platform in the US due to lack of consensus regarding retransmission fees
Maribel Ramos-Weiner| 4 de marzo de 2016
In a statement, Univision Communications, Inc. (UCI) told PRODU the company´s official position regarding the attempts to negotiate a distribution agreement for its channels with AT&T in the US on their U-verse platform. “These disputes can be confusing for consumers, but in our case its simple: we must receive fair compensation, on par with English language broadcasters,” revealed the statement.They highlighted: “Despite Univisions tireless efforts to reach an agreement, AT&T is denying its U-verse customers access to our networks and stations, which have the most popular Spanish-language news, sports and entertainment. AT&T is redlining our audience by refusing to recognize the value of Univision networks and the consumers we serve. AT&T’s discriminatory behavior is preventing Hispanic America from receiving content and information in language and in culture, which is especially vital during this election year.”
