Time Warner just signed a new agreement with Disney, and it includes ESPN3. I don't know how soon it's going to be up and running for TWC customers, but it is definitely part of the new contract.
No worries...received this in my email To Our Valued Customers... Time Warner Cable is always negotiating new deals with TV networks. Recently, we reached a new long-term agreement with Disney/ABC and ESPN, so you can continue to watch your favorite channels and the shows you love for years to come. There will be no interruption of ESPN or Disney channels, as well as WABC in New York, KABC in Los Angeles, WTVD in Raleigh-Durham-Fayetteville and WTVG in Toledo. They'll stay right here on Time Warner Cable. In fact, our agreement means more networks and services for you, including the following*: • Disney Junior - a new 24-hour basic channel for preschool-age children, parents and caregivers launching in 2012. • ESPN3.com - ESPN's live sports broadband network will be available to all Time Warner Cable subscribers who get ESPN. • A New ESPN Service - customers will be able to view ESPN, ESPN2 and ESPNU through broadband and mobile Internet devices. • ESPN Goal Line - a college football super-highlight channel will be available only to Time Warner Cable’s Sports Pass customers starting as early as September 4, 2010. • ESPN Buzzer Beater - a college basketball service similar to ESPN Goal Line, will be available to Time Warner Cable’s Sports Pass customers for college basketball season. • Expanded Video On Demand Services - including ABC On Demand, Disney-branded On Demand offerings for kids, local sports content in select markets, plus the subscription Video On Demand service "Disney Family Movies." • Start Over and Look Back - featured on a variety of Disney Media Networks content. • ESPN Deportes - will be available to a larger Time Warner Cable footprint. • ESPN 3D We will continue standing up for our customers when it comes to negotiations with TV programmers. To learn more about these negotiations and the cost of cable, please visitThe Link Thanks again for being a Time Warner Cable customer.
Time Warner 2010 = SWBell 1996. An antiquated, arrogant former monopoly trying to hold onto it's ridiculous margins with egregious terms for both its customers and its content providers. Luckily- both have viable alternatives. FiOS/UVerse, Satelite, Internet- find a way, but whatever you do, F the TWC! I hate them. Besides- does anyone else here with a stronger knowledge of Fiber optics care to comment on how TWC can compete in the long run with a superior technology? Isn't the writing on the wall for coaxial cords and their bloated owners?
I went without cable or satellite television for nearly 18 months. I didn't miss it--except for sports broadcasts. I only reinstalled cable television because my local service provider made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Fortunately, no horses were slaughtered.
