Epix has recently signed carriage deal with Charter after Verizon, Cox and Mediacom. Now, the premium movie channel has entered a deal with National Cable Television Cooperative to launch Epix HD on small cable operators across the United States.
Jon Feltheimer, Lionsgate CEO said, “the mini-major had to date invested $51 million in Epix. The signing [...]
Verizon Wireless has launched its 3G network in Schoharie County. Verizon’s 3G Network will improve broadband network speed such as picture messaging, text messaging, V CAST and V CAST Music.
Verizon Wireless 3G network delivers average download speeds of 600kbps to 1.4Mb, and average upload speeds of 500-800kbps.
“We’ve always believed even the most advanced device is [...]
STAR India PLUS has launched two weekly show targeting Indian nationals settled in North America. STAR India PLUS is a general entertainment channel of South Asian STAR TV group available on DirecTV and Dish Network. ICC Cricket World and Asian Variety Show (AVS) are expected new programming to be launched.
STAR India PLUS will launch ICC [...]
DirecTV has announced that starting February 9 new music service SonicTap will replace XM/Sirius. SonicTap will provide up to 84 free music channels delivering crystal-clear sound and programming.
DirecTV will be adding 19 new music channels to the lineup on SonicTap.
DirecTV has given a comparison on SonicTap music channels and current XM/Sirius genres:
Ch XM [...]
The Big Ten Network announced that it will launch pregame, intermission and post-game shows advancing its live coverage of men’s ice hockey this season. These shows will join the sports network’s Friday and Saturday telecasts in January, February and March.
The Big Ten Network has added a pair of former WCHA stars to its lineup, including [...]
Cox Communications has launched NBC shows in high-definition in MyPrimetime On DEMAND for HD subscribers. Cox has already launched hot shows of ABC, AMC and WE, now NBC joins the On Demand offering of Cox. Following are the shows available in HD On Demand:
The Office
30 Rock
Community
Parks and Recreation
Mercy and Heroes
Chris [...]
Cox Communications announced that it has launched an upgrade to the on screen interface to its Cox On Demand with thousands of choices available in the On DEMAND library. This new interface upgrade delivers faster and simpler navigation for Cox Digital Cable customers.
Cox new upgrade includes several enhancements to the Cox On DEMAND service:
Horizontal [...]
ESPN has announced the broadcast coverage plans of the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa by ESPN Deportes to United States fans. ESPN Deportes will deliver more than 40 live matches of the World Cup that also includes Portuguese-language broadcast.
ESPN also announced that its English-language coverage presented live and in high definition on ESPN, ESPN2 [...]
DirecTV’s local high-definition channels launched in Sherman, Texas-Ada, Oklahoma market area. DirecTV delivers local HD channels in 138 markets, representing more than 92 percent of U.S. TV households. Following are the local HD channels available:
FOX and
KXII/CBS
DirecTV also launched PBS in standard definition.
DirecTV subscribers must have an H20, H21 or H23 HD receiver, or an HR20, [...]
Comcast has announced that it offers more than 1,000 episodes from 250 TV series through its On Demand service. Comcast’s On Demand library delivers more than 17,000 choices available anytime including more than 2,600 choices in high-definition.
Comcast On Demand offers primetime shows includes:
Accidentally on Purpose
Curb Your Enthusiasm
Desperate Housewives
Dexter
Nip/Tuck
The Closer
The Good Wife
Two and a Half Men
Derek [...]
