Verizon and the NFL have had a longstanding partnership, with the wireless carrier offering its customers the ability to stream live games and other NFL content. Now, that deal is about to get even bigger — according to Sports Business Daily , the NFL and Verizon are close to wrapping up a four-year, $1 billion contract that will allow the carrier to stream every single NFL game. Currently, Verizon's $5 / month NFL Mobile Premium lets users stream games on Thursday, Sunday, and Monday nights, but the new deal will include Sunday afternoon games on CBS and Fox as well as the league's complete playoff schedule.
These new rights won't be cheap, however — Verizon was reportedly paying about $50 million per year, while this new deal will...
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