Tensions between satellite service provider DirecTv and the Pac-12 Networks continue to escalate as more and more angry college football fans write letters of complaint about not being able to watch their favorite sports games.

According to Pac-12, over 80,000 customers have written to DirecTv so far, although the company has claimed that one of the reasons it refused to renew the contract with Pac-12 was that there is no significant viewer demand for college football and basketball. In retaliation, Pac-12 continues to urge unsatisfied customers to simply switch providers if they wish to continue viewing the daily sports coverage and over 800 live events that Pac-12 plans to feature each year.
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New minor developments in the Pac-12 vs DirecTV dispute have emerged, although the two companies have not yet come to an agreement. According to industry media sources, DirecTV released a statement a few days ago, in which they explained that they are ready to provide Pac-12 programs to subscribers who want it, but the Pac-12 Network needs to agree to some of DirecTV's terms first. DirecTv has asked for better prices that are comparable to those offered by other sports networks, or to allow Pac-12 fans to buy the channels separately or purchase each individual game on demand.

In the meantime, Pac-12 Networks have reached a carriage agreement with telecommunications company SureWest, which serves the Greater Sacramento Valley and the Kansas City region. SureWest is known for recently launching "SureWest Sports Show", which was the first TV program to highlight Sacramento region's youth and high school sports.
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DISH Network and its customers were looking at a blackout of Gannett's local TV feeds at midnight, Sunday, October 7th if the two companies were unable to agree on a deal, but Reuters is reporting that both parties have agreed to extend the cutoff by several hours.

Updated: Dish Network and Gannett reach Renewal Agreenent

A blackout could affect DISH customers in as many as 19 cities across the United States, including Washington and Atlanta, resulting in the removal of 22 local TV stations. Discussions have been ongoing for days, however, with Gannett requesting that DISH to remove an ad-skipping feature and asking for a 300 percent increase in broadcast fees.
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Dish Network began offering broadband internet services dubbed dishNet, today to new and existing customers. The move is expected to penetrate the rural area market, with up to 14.5 million consumers without options for high speed internet before the launch.

In addition to the new service, Dish will be offering customers bundled services which includes TV, internet, and phone services at a discounted price.
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