AT&T and Viacom Reach Multi-Year Distribution Agreement for Viacom's Media Networks Spanning Both AT&T's U-verse TV and DIRECTV Platforms

DALLAS and EL SEGUNDO, Calif., Oct. 5, 2015 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T released the following statement today after reaching a distribution agreement to continue providing Viacom's media networks to both AT&T's U-verse TV and DIRECTV's national subscriber base. 

"AT&T and Viacom have signed a long-term multi-platform distribution agreement, continuing their long-standing relationship. In recognition of AT&T's status as the largest pay TV provider in the world, this agreement entitles AT&T's satellite and IPTV platforms to the best deal in the industry for Viacom's leading portfolio of television brands." 

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