Satellite TV News

Includes 18 in high-definition

Verizon’s FiOS TV has announced that the company has launched 23 new channels, including 18 additional high-definition channels in the Pittsburgh area. Verizon has more HD channels than Comcast in this area. Verizon’s FiOS TV customers in the Pittsburgh area are offered with a total of 45 high-definition channels and more than 400 HD video-on-demand (VOD) titles offered each month and have 440 HD choices available at any time. The HD channel line-up will be increased further and Telco says their major focus is on high-definition content and will offer all available major HD programming, by year-end.

Verizon has announced Tuesday, Aug. 12 that consumers who sign up for FiOS TV between now and Oct. 4 are eligible for a year’s free use of either an high-definition digital video recorder (HD DVR) or an HD Home Media DVR. Verizon also announced that new FiOS TV customer, or existing customers who upgrade to a bundled package can save between $200 and $260 as they are offering one free month of HBO and Cinemax, which includes over 25 premium channels and access to hundreds of additional titles on VOD.

FiOS TV customers in the Pittsburgh market will now have a total of 45 HD channels and will get to see some of their favorite channels in HD. The 18 new high-definition channels include:

Animal Planet - Animal Planet lets you explore cats, dog breeds, wild animals and pets. Brings viewers face-to-face with unforgettable creatures from around the globe. Features visits to people and their pets, plus lively shows on the world of nature tailored especially to children. Plus exclusive animal news, videos and info about your favorite TV shows.

Bravo - Bravo is the network that plugs people into arts, culture, pop culture, comedy, celebrity, fashion, poker, fitness, real estate and cook TV shows and with original programming, quality movies and a whole different side of celebrities. Bravo also airs reruns of series from parent network NBC, and produces original reality content, most popularly Project Runway, Inside the Actors Studio, Kathy Griffin: My Life on the D-List, Queer Eye, Top Chef, Step It Up and Dance and Flipping Out.

Cinemax - Cinemax showcases top Hollywood hits, the best in new cinema, Cinemax Reel Life documentaries, action-packed thrillers, wild comedies, classic screen gems and more for people who love movies. Cinemax gives viewers the widest variety of movies from its vast inventory with a different movie every night at 8 p.m. ET all year long!

CNBC - CNBC financial news highlights the latest stock market news, information and headlines. Get up to date business news as well as stock market, financial earnings news online. View world markets streaming charts video.

CNN - Watching CNN in HD is an eye-grabbing experience that you won’t want to miss. CNN delivers the latest breaking news and information on the latest top stories, weather, business, entertainment, politics, and more.

HBO - HBO 24-hour pay television services offers high-quality original and theatrical programming, including award-winning original movies and series, boxing events, documentaries and top Hollywood movies.

History HD - History HD reveals the power and passion of history as an inviting place where people experience history personally and connect their own lives to the great lives and events of the past.

Lifetime - Lifetime provides Home, Crafts, Entertainment, Health, Relationships and informational programming dedicated to women, like the “Intimate Portrait” series, plus award-winning original movies, exclusive specials and acclaimed dramas.

SCI Fi - The SCI Fi specializes in science fiction, fantasy, horror, and paranormal programming. It is part of the entertainment conglomerate NBC Universal. Features classic and current popular series, original movies, animation and documentaries.

Science Channel - Science Channel produced by Discovery Communications features science-related television programs covering all aspects of science like space, technology, prehistory and animals. It makes sense to see The Science Channel in the exquisite detail of HD.

Smithsonian Channel - Smithsonian content is inspired by the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, research facilities and magazines.

TBS - TBS features an outstanding array of family-oriented programming. See exclusive specials, compelling documentaries and movies, plus pro sports.

TLC - The Learning Channel provides entertaining and informative family programming including six commercial-free hours of weekday programming for pre-schoolers.

USA - USA a variety of original and second-run programming has introduced fun and edgy new shows like Psych and Burn Notice.

Weather Channel - The Weather Channel provides 24-hour reports on regional and national weather conditions, special weather-related features and reports on unusual weather phenomena.

“There’s HD on FiOS, and then there’s everything else,” said Phil Brown, Verizon vice president of marketing for Pennsylvania and Delaware. “The immense capacity of our advanced network means FiOS TV customers receive HD signals just as Verizon receives them, with stunning picture-and-sound quality that’s noticeably better, delivered on the network that’s made for HD.”

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