Com Hem and MTG strike fresh carriage pact

Swedish cable operator Com Hem has agreed a new multi-year deal with Modern Times Group for carriage of the multi-territory commercial and pay-television broadcaster’s channels.

The fresh contract adds the new TV3 Sport HD and eSportsTV channels to Com Hem’s offering, while Viasat Sport Premium will also be available in the Viasat Sport and Viasat Premium packages.

Viasat Sport Premium includes major football content in the form of the English Premier League and FA Cup, Uefa Champions League, Spanish Liga and Italian Serie A.

The renewed deal will also grant Com Hem subscribers access to the NFL American football league, NHL ice hockey competition and Speedway GP.