Comcast has announced the launch of three new channels to its subscribers in San Francisco Bay Area. The new channels launched are part of “World of More” programming rollout completing analog to digital upgrade. Following are the new network added:
Ovation TV on Channel 270 is dedicated to the arts and contemporary culture featuring programs devoted to performance, people, art, music and film. In addition, Ovation TV features in-depth profiles on various artists and performers, Arts news from the U.S and around world.
Si TV on Channel 477 is an English-language cable network that caters to the bicultural Latino population. Sí TV programming includes lifestyle, reality, comedy, and more.
The Africa Channel on Channel 297 featuring programs from Africa. Africa Channel is intended to give viewers a taste of the best English-language programming from the African continent. Programming includes: News, documentaries, music, series, specials, feature films, music, cultural programs and more
These new channels are launched on the Digital Classic service for both residential homes and businesses subscribers in San Francisco Bay Area.
Comcast’s “The World of More” digital upgrade started in 2009 and being completed in San Francisco Bay Area.
Elaine Barden, Vice President of Marketing for Comcast in California, said “Comcast is excited to offer three unique networks, in The Africa Channel, Ovation TV and Si TV, that will serve the diverse and sophisticated tastes of Bay Area residents. These are just the latest of the more than 80 new channels we’ve delivered to Comcast customers with the completion of our digital migration in the Bay Area and our ‘World of More’ programming initiative.”
Bob Reid EVP and General Manager of The Africa Channel said “The Africa Channel is delighted to broaden our relationship with Comcast to bring this unique network to San Francisco’s Bay Area. Our continued expansion across the country marks an important milestone for the network and we’re excited to bring the culture, beauty and lifestyle
of Africa to a growing audience of U.S. viewers. We think our broad and entertaining mix of programming will be especially popular among residents of the Bay area.”
Judi Lopez, SiTV’s Senior Vice President of Affiliate Relations, said “We’re pleased to partner with Comcast in the Bay Area to provide Latinos in the region with Si TV’s unique lifestyle and entertainment programming that positively reflects the contemporary American Latino experience.”
Ron Garfield, EVP, Ovation TV, said “The Bay Area is one of the most culturally rich regions of this country and Comcast subscribers will find Ovation TV programming is very well-suited to their lifestyles. We are thrilled that Comcast chose to support the arts by adding television’s only arts and culture network to their lineup.”
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