RCN Expands Its High Definition Lineup to Include Seven New MTV Networks and BET Networks HD Channels
June 22 2010 - 8:30AM
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RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI) added seven new MTV Networks and BET
Networks High Definition (HD) channels to its lineup today. The
channels include MTV Networks' COMEDY CENTRAL, CMT, MTV,
Nickelodeon, Spike, VH1 and BET Networks' BET. Programming will
also be available free on RCN's Video ON DEMAND (VOD) beginning
July 1, which will increase the HD content in RCN's VOD library to
more than 100 viewing choices.
"Thanks to our conversion to an all-digital network, RCN is a
leader in providing HD programming. We are pleased to add these
seven HD channels from the MTV and BET Networks," said RCN's
Strategic External Affairs & Programming Senior Vice President
Richard Ramlall. "In keeping with our commitment to provide the
widest amount of viewing choices for our subscribers, these
networks, with their highly entertaining content, are a perfect
fit."
RCN Corporation is a leading provider of all-digital and high
definition video, high-speed Internet, and premium voice services
to residential and small-medium business customers in New York
City, Boston, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Lehigh
Valley, PA, as well as high-capacity transport services to carrier
and large enterprise customers.
The seven HD channels added include:
COMEDY CENTRAL knows what's funny. Just like its audience, the
only all-comedy network is innovative, irreverent, clever and smart
with a provocative programming schedule that is overflowing with
Emmy® and Peabody® Award-winning original series, stand-up and
sketch comedy, plus offbeat comedy TV series and movies.
CMT is the leading television and digital authority on country
music and entertainment, reaching more than 90 million homes in the
United States. CMT and its website, CMT.com, offer an unparalleled
mix of music, news, live concerts and series and remain the top
resource for country music on demand.
MTV is the dynamic, vibrant experiment at the intersection of
music, creativity and youth culture. For over 28 years, MTV has
evolved, challenged the norm and detonated boundaries -- giving
each new generation a creative outlet and voice that entertains,
informs and unites on every platform and screen.
Nickelodeon, the number-one entertainment brand for kids,
includes television programming and production in the United States
and around the world, plus consumer products, online, recreation,
books and feature films. Its rich and varied daytime menu features
live action, comedies and Emmy Award-winning animation.
Nickelodeon's nighttime programming block, Nick at Nite, features
popular modern-day family comedies.
BET is the world's leading provider of quality entertainment,
music, news and public affairs television programming for the
African-American audience. BET reaches more than 90 million
households and can be seen in the United States, Canada, the
Caribbean, the United Kingdom, the Middle East and sub-Saharan
Africa.
Spike speaks to the bold, adventuresome side of men with
action-packed entertainment, including a mix of comedy, blockbuster
movies, sports, innovative originals and live events.
VH1 connects viewers to the music, artists and pop culture that
matter to them most. Its programs not only reflect what's important
in music and pop culture -- they define it -- which is why VH1 is
the right source for adults in more than 95 million homes
nationwide.
About RCN Corporation RCN Corporation
(NASDAQ: RCNI), http://www.rcn.com, is a competitive broadband
services provider delivering all-digital and high definition video,
high-speed Internet and premium voice services to residential and
small-medium business customers under the brand names of RCN and
RCN Business Services, respectively. In addition, through its RCN
Metro Optical Networks business unit, RCN delivers fiber-based
high-capacity data transport services to large commercial
customers, primarily large enterprises and carriers, targeting the
metropolitan central business districts in the company's geographic
markets. RCN's primary service areas include Washington, D.C.,
Philadelphia, Lehigh Valley (PA), New York City, Boston and
Chicago. (RCNI-G)
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Contacts: Lisa Barder RCN Corporation (215) 355-7175
Lisa.Barder@rcn.net Michele Murphy RCN Corporation (703) 434-8471
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