No-Sports TV? Viacom, AMC, Discovery Said Eyeing Web Bundle
- Entertainment-only packages could cost less than $20 a month
- At least four distributors weigh online bundles without sports
AMC, Discovery and Viacom Said to Be Eyeing Web Bundle
Cable programmers including Viacom Inc., Discovery Communications Inc. and AMC Networks Inc. are in talks with pay-TV distributors about creating new online TV services for consumers who don’t want to pay for sports, according to people familiar with the situation.
The media companies have explored offering entertainment-only packages over the internet with four to six pay-TV providers, said one of the people, who asked not to be identified discussing the private negotiations. The talks are at various stages, but at least one service could be introduced this year, the person said.