Verizon FiOS TV Adds Three National High-Definition Channels

NEW YORK -- Verizon, which already offers an abundance of high-definition programming, is adding more, as HGTV HD, Food Network HD and LMN HD (Lifetime Movie Network) join the FiOS TV national channel lineup. Verizon provides FiOS TV over the nation’s most advanced fiber-optic network, straight to customers’ homes.

“By adding HGTV HD, Food Network HD and LMN HD to our FiOS TV lineup, we’re enriching the customer experience for our HD customers, who now can enjoy their favorite shows on these channels in brilliant HD and digital surround sound,” said Terry Denson, Verizon vice president - FiOS TV content and programming. “With these high-definition networks, Verizon continues to deliver the breadth of content that consumers want in a way that best fits their lifestyles.”

The three channels will be available in all FiOS TV markets by the end of this week, bringing the total number of HD channels to at least 27 in most markets, depending on the number of local channels that broadcast in HD. FiOS TV subscribers with an HD-capable TV and an HD set-top box will receive the three new channels at no additional cost.

HGTV and Food Network are America’s leading networks in home, food and lifestyle programming. HGTV HD and Food Network HD air some of the same popular shows that appear on the standard definition networks including “Cash in the Attic,” “Decorating Cents,” “Barefoot Contessa” and “Everyday Italian.” LMN, the second highest-rated women’s network on basic cable behind sibling Lifetime Television, offers nearly 200 different movie titles each month, including exclusive film and cable premieres.

John Baird, executive vice president of affiliate sales and marketing for Scripps Networks, parent company of HGTV and Food Network, said, “FiOS TV is growing in popularity just as our high definition networks are, making this agreement a winning partnership for viewers.”

Louise Henry Bryson, president, distribution and affiliate business development, Lifetime Networks, said, “We’re delighted to partner with FiOS TV for this HD offering, which will provide our customers with LMN’s high-quality entertainment in Verizon’s high-quality picture.”

Verizon FiOS TV offers a broad collection of all-digital programming, more than 400 total channels, 8,600 video-on-demand titles and more. It is currently available in parts of California, Delaware, Florida, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Texas and Virginia.

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