Univision Statement re: AT&T

“We are disappointed that after trying for months to engage with AT&T to reach an agreement, U-Verse customers lost access to the family of Univision networks at the end of last week, when our agreement expired,” stated Jessica Herrera-Flanagan – EVP Government Relations & Public Policy at Univision Communications, Inc.

We are always proud to stand with the Hispanic community, regardless of the costs to Univision. For us, it is about standing up for the future of multicultural media and the opportunity for it to thrive in a multiplatform marketplace.  In many of the markets U-Verse serves, Univision stations are ranked number one, regardless of language.  If, as the most popular Spanish-language broadcaster, we do not take a stand and require the distributors treat us on par with English-language broadcasters, what does that mean for the minority and independent creators that come after us?

We encourage AT&T to continue its tradition of valuing the Hispanic community by negotiating reasonably and respectfully towards a fair agreement.  We continue to make ourselves available to reach a resolution and restore Univision’s family of Spanish-language and multicultural content to U-Verse customers.”