In Stealth Move, Longhorn Network Turns Up on AT&T U-Verse
It’s been a welcome way for some Longhorn fans to wake up the day before the football season opener: with long-awaited access to the Longhorn Network.
Though the network has been in business for almost exactly one year, it has been available only on Grande, Verizon FIOS, and some small cable providers.
No official announcement was made when the connection first appeared on Friday morning, so thrilled viewers spread the news among themselves through social media.
This addition brings the Longhorn Network to more than a million more customers in Texas and nationwide, AT&T announced late-morning.
“We know fans are passionate about watching Longhorn football,” said Jeff Weber, AT&T Home Solutions’ president of content and advertising services.
UT president Bill Powers took to Facebook to express his excitement. “I’m happy to announce AT&T has picked up the Longhorn Network! It’s channel 609 (HD 1609). They’re already broadcasting, but the Uverse box must be rebooted to see it today. Hook ‘em!”
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They forgot to say only in Texas and Oklahoma. Can’t get it in CA. What a disappointment.
From what I am told you can add it outside of Texas by adding the sports package.
It is about time, that the LHN has passed through the smoke and haze of obscurity, now is the time to bring the rest of the Longhorn Nation back into the fold! If you think that over a million fans are there, wait until you bring the rest of us into the mix. Direct T.V is a partner with AT&T, so how about you make small with Direct T.V., and let the other fans cash in with the dollars!
In California, it is definitely available with the U-450 package and might be available with just the sports tier package.
What about Time Warner!!!!!!!!!?
You must have the unverse 450 package.
Tried to watch UT/New Mexico – the internet kept going down, talked to family in Puerto Rico and Phoenix and they also could not get a clear picture or continous feed. Bar in Phoenix felt so bad they offered free drinks hoping people would return next week. Thank you DeLoss Dodds and ESPN you have really screwed this up.
Big deal. This has been a fiasco from the beginning and is a clear indication of how poorly planned this was. I do not get AT&T, just Direct TV. They have no plans to carry LHN, so I cannot watch any games. So, President Powers, I hope you enjoy the money, because millions of fans cannot enjoy the games. My suggestions is that you cut your losses and negotiate out of the deal.
“Any” games? Are you a new fan to Texas football? Prior to the LHN, the first game each year was a $30-40 pay per view game against the same level of opponent.
This week, the game won’t be on the LHN. I’m not sure “any” means what you think it means. The early third tier rights aren’t being used much different than they were in the past.
Hope he enjoys the money, yet needs to cut losses? If you’re going to rant, at least be sensible about it? Up until AT&T picked up the LHN, they “had no plans to carry” it either. That’s the standard reply until it’s picked up. The other companies are in negotiations. Yes, it’s a bit frustrating now. But, ranting indirectly at people that aren’t in the negotiations is just silly.
I think the LHN is a disaster to recruiting and attracting out of area students.
One way my children chose schools to apply to was through what they saw on TV during the football season. One way to get booster dollars from fans is by letting them watch the games. I’m afraid if they have to pay $120 for a football season sports package they won’t give $100 to the University.
No exposure-No students-No boosters.
P.S. Way to piss-off out of state Alums!
Jan: You’re right on. This is the biggest PR disaster in recent UT history. Talk about killing the goose that laid the golden eggs.