Dish Network and DirecTV are two major satellite TV service providers in the United States. A number of sports and other programming are delivered by these two providers. Both Dish Network and DirecTV are committed to fulfilling the needs of their subscribers. Both satellite TV providers have included Fox Soccer Plus in their service. This new network has been added to fill the absence of Setanta Sports network that had recently been stopped from being aired by these networks.
Setanta Sports is an international sports broadcaster based in Dublin. It was one of the most popular sports network in the United States and comprised more than 120,000 subscribers in U.S alone for its premium service. Setanta Sports broadcasters have decided to concentrate on other markets where they can be a more substantial player in sports television. So, they ceased broadcasting to U.S. and Caribbean markets from Feb. 28, 2010. However, Setanta Sports reached an agreement to transfer select programming rights, including premium soccer and rugby events, to Fox Soccer Channel on March 1, 2010.
Fox Soccer Plus is a premium channel of Fox Soccer Channel. Fox Soccer Plus started on March 1st, 2010 delivers Barclays Premiere League, UEFA Champions League etc. This premium sports channel is currently on DirecTV, Dish Network, Verizon FiOS, AT&T-U-verse and RCN Corp., as well as Comcast and Cox in select markets.
Fox Soccer Plus in Dish Network
Fox Soccer Plus, a new premium network is designed to complement Fox Soccer Channel and complete the ultimate soccer fan experience.
Fox Soccer Plus is delivered on Dish Network on channel 406. This channel features varied soccer matches including matches from England’s Barclays Premier League, UEFA Champions League, England’s FA Cup, Italy’s Serie A, the prestigious Carling Cup, and Coca-Cola Championship. The network also includes showcase of annual selection of live and exclusive England Men’s National Team matches.
In addition to comprehensive international soccer coverage, Fox Soccer Plus also offers an extensive lineup of rugby matches from England’s Guinness Premiership, the European Heineken Cup and Magners League. The network’s total annual programming package includes nearly 600 exclusive events.
Fox Soccer Plus is available to Dish Network subscribers for $14.99, as an a la carte option. To learn more about Dish Network’s sports programming or to order Fox Soccer Plus, subscribers can call 1-888-333-DISH (3474).
Fox Soccer Plus in DirecTV
All Setanta Sports subscribers in DirecTV are automatically entitled to receive new Fox Soccer Plus without any additional charge from March 1st, 2010.
With Fox Soccer Plus, DirecTV subscribers find the best international soccer and rugby from the elite leagues and competitions all round the world, including the UEFA Champions League, Barclay’s Premier League and Magners League. In DirecTV, Fox Soccer Plus is provided as a month-to-month subscription package with a regular price of $14.99 per month.
It is thus seen that Fox Soccer Plus is an effort to fill the vacuum created by the exit of Setanta Sports Network. It caters to the passionate sports fans with exciting soccer and rugby action. Fox Soccer also has plans to add more Soccer and other sports programming in Fox Soccer Plus in different TV service providers of U.S., including Dish Network and DirecTV.