The Big Ten Network is offering an olive branch to Charter Communications and the other cable companies it’s negotiating with as its Aug. 30 launch nears. And Charter appears eager to sit down for peace talks.
Executives of the network and the conference are touring Big Ten markets, joining with representatives of member schools to put out a clear message to the cable companies: Agree to place us on a regular service like Charter’s Expanded Basic and we’ll work with you on other issues — even price.