Bell, Rogers sign distribution deal
By Rob Bale
Bell and Rogers have signed a distribution agreement for a number of their specialty television channels. Through this agreement, Bell Fibe TV and Satellite TV subscribers will gain access to Rogers Sports & Media channels HGTV, Food Network, Discovery, Magnolia Network, Investigation Discovery and Bravo. Rogers Xfinity customers will continue to have access to Bell Media channels including USA Network, Oxygen True Crime, CTV Comedy, CTV Drama and CTV Sci-Fi.
“Delivering the most compelling content to Canadians is our focus, and this agreement furthers that goal,” said Kevin Cluett, senior vice-president of distribution and product platforms at Bell Media. “We are providing customers more choice and ensuring Rogers customers will continue to have access to Bell Media favourites. By making these channels more widely available, we’re giving viewers more of what they love while strengthening the Canadian broadcasting ecosystem.”