Time Warner Cable Reaches Agreement with FOX

Time Warner Cable customers and FOX fans can rest easier these days, as the cable giant and network have finally come to an agreement!

Fans of FOX shows has reason to be worried, as the situation got so tense that Time Warner Cable created RollOverGetTough.com, a website dedicated to, "getting tough on unfair programming price increases with a new series of advertising and website enhancements designed to educate consumers about the outrageous demands made by some television networks." However, after the news was released that the companies had reached a deal, this letter was posted to the site:

Dear Time Warner Cable Customers,

We have good news to share. After prolonged negotiations, we have reached an agreement with FOX – which means you can continue to enjoy your favorite FOX shows on Time Warner Cable.

No one ever likes to see prices go up. We don’t. And we know you don’t. That’s why we work hard to keep the cost of cable affordable for our customers – especially in these difficult economic times.

And, your support has made a big difference as we’ve worked to sign a reasonable agreement with Fox and prevent any disruption of programming.

From all of us at Time Warner Cable to everyone in your home, thanks again for your support.

We appreciate your patience and understanding.

Best wishes for a safe, healthy and Happy New Year.

Sincerely,

Glenn A. Britt
Chief Executive Officer
Time Warner Cable Inc.

According to CNNMoney.com, if the companies had not come to an agreement, all of the FOX networks and some of its cable channels would have disappeared for most of Time Warner Cable's 13 million subscribers. This would have affected customers in major metro areas including New York, Los Angeles and Dallas. In addition, Bright House Networks subscribers in 5 states would have been affected.

For more info on the dispute and the new agreement, check out Fox, Time Warner Cable reach agreement.