SEC fans- Will your TV provider carry the new SEC Network?

I found out today that of the 4 television providers in my area, only AT&T U-verse has a deal to broadcast the new SEC Network. Comcast, Dish Network and Direct TV "currently have no plans to add the SEC Network to their channel lineups". The reason? Cost, of course. ESPN, who owns the SEC Network, want to charge providers $1.30 per subscriber to carry the network but the TV providers do not want to pay that. They are going to pass the charges on to the consumers anyway, so how about giving us a network we actually WANT to watch!?!

Currently, I have $140.00/month for my service. I do not watch even half of the stuff that is on. I know that is a lot to pay, but that is the lowest package that I can have to get my channels.I mainly watch HBO (Game of Throne/Boardwalk Empire) and my sports package. I'm not into "reality" tv or all the predictable sticoms or news that is always on. I love the fall when I can watch a football all day, everyday on Sat. I follow 3 teams closely but I enjoy watching all the games.

If you have Comcast, Direct or Dish, I urge you to request they add the service. You can call or visit the SEC network site and do a request from there.