HBO and AT&T have struck what they are calling a “historic” first-ever affiliate pact that secures carriage for a channel across linear TV, online and authenticated streaming all at once. They also announced that the premium network will join the telco’s upcoming streaming bundle DirecTV Now as part of a multi-platform deal the companies announced late Friday.
Source: HBO, AT&T Strike Unprecedented Carriage Deal Across Pay TV, OTT | Variety