FuboTV Signs Up 7 Scripps Networks for Carriage

By Daniel Frankel
( NextTV )
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FuboTV is now the only virtual pay TV service besides DirecTV Stream to carry ION, ION Mystery, ION Plus, Bounce, Grit, Newsy and Court TV

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FuboTV has announced a new carriage agreement with Scripps Networks that will bring seven more channels to the virtual pay TV service's $70-a-month baseline "Pro" tier.

The multi-year deal will add ION, ION Mystery, ION Plus, Bounce, Grit, Court TV and -- effective January 1, when it becomes "Scripps News" -- Newsy.

“Today’s launch gives consumers a new streaming option to watch these top Scripps channels and further diversifies FuboTV’s growing programming line-up,” said Marisa Elizondo, VP of content strategy and distribution for FuboTV. “Fubo’s mission is to aggregate and distribute a leading sports package, balanced with news and entertainment content, that appeals to every member of the household, all at an affordable price.”

The Scripps channels aren't available in other vMVPD bundles, beyond DirecTV Stream, FuboTV noted.

The addition ups FuboTV's base tier to 146 networks. ■

Daniel Frankel
Daniel Frankel

Daniel Frankel is the managing editor of Next TV, an internet publishing vertical focused on the business of video streaming. A Los Angeles-based writer and editor who has covered the media and technology industries for more than two decades, Daniel has worked on staff for publications including E! Online, Electronic Media, Mediaweek, Variety, paidContent and GigaOm. You can start living a healthier life with greater wealth and prosperity by following Daniel on Twitter today!