CABLEVISION EXPANDS iO INTERNATIONAL THROUGH LAUNCH OF GERMAN NETWORK DEUTSCHE WELLE, THE 16th INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMMING CATEGORY FOR iO TV CUSTOMERS
Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE: CVC) announced the addition of German network Deutsche Welle to its comprehensive iO International programming service. The German and English-language network is now available across Cablevision’s service area on Channel 284. iO German is the 16th distinct international programming category available to iO TV customers.
Deutsche Welle DW-TV offers the latest news from Europe as well as in-depth reports on cultural trends, sports, business and politics. Due to its bilingual programming in German and English, viewers with a connection to or an interest in Germany are provided with unique insights into how the country works and what the people think about world issues. Deutsche Welle viewers also count on the reliable journalism and quality entertainment. From daily lifestyle shows highlighting the latest in European fashion and design to the best of Germany’s children’s programs, DW-TV caters to a wide array of the viewers’ interests.
Live on Sunday, October 3rd, DW-TV will air “20 Years of German Unity.” The fate of the nation was decided in the year 1990 in a peaceful, but nevertheless dramatic fashion. Reports will focus on Germany’s development over the past 20 years, also covering careers, clichés and the barriers that still exist in people’s minds. DW-TV shows that Germany is now one nation – and what a nation, with all its peculiarities and sensitivities! Whether they’re in Berlin, Bremen, Schwerin, Munich or Cologne – watch while presenters file their reports on the day’s celebrations from all corners of the country.
“The launch of Deutsche Welle, at the lowest price available on phone company TV or satellite, has been a much anticipated and requested addition to iO International, and we are pleased to deliver our first in-language offering to German-speaking customers in New York, New Jersey and Connecticut,” said Gary Schanman, Cablevision’s senior vice president, video product management.
“This is a fantastic opportunity for DW-TV to increase its presence in the United States,” said Sylvia Viljoen, Head of Distribution America, Deutsche Welle. “With Cablevision, we have found a terrific partner.” Deutsche Welle is available to customers who subscribe to Broadcast Basic service and above for an additional $4.95 per month, and customers must have a Scientific Atlanta digital cable set- top box in order to receive the service. Customers interested in iO German can call 877-980-7636 to order or go to http://optimum.com/io/international/index.jsp for additional information.
Cablevision offers a wide variety of multi-lingual programming services available in packages and as stand-alone channels. Customers can choose from 16 international programming options with more than 70 channels of content presented in Spanish, Russian, Italian, Chinese, Korean, Hindi and other languages. iO International is available across the company’s tri-state service area.
With more than 3 million iO TV customers, 95 percent of Cablevision’s cable customers are iO TV digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO TV offers customers access to more than 400 channels, including 53 premium movie channels, 46 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 6,000 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, more than 100 high-definition programming services and uniquely valuable and relevant local content through News 12, MSG Varsity and their companion interactive television applications.
About Deutsche Welle
Deutsche Welle is Germany’s international broadcaster. With DW-TV, DW-RADIO and DW-WORLD.DE, the company produces news, background information and cultural highlights worldwide, while creating a platform for intercultural dialogue.
About Cablevision
Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE: CVC) is one of the nation’s leading media and entertainment companies. Its assets include its cable television operations, which provide industry-leading services to more than 3 million New York area households, and its award-winning television networks, which deliver some of today’s most watched programming to hundreds of millions of consumers worldwide. A state-of-the-art cable system enables the company to offer a full suite of advanced residential and business communications services that include its iO TV® digital television, Optimum Online® high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice® digital voice, Optimum WiFi® wireless Internet, and its Optimum Lightpath® integrated business communications solutions. Cablevision also serves the New York area with compelling local content through News 12 Networks, a local news leader; MSG Varsity, a suite of television and online services covering high school activities; and, Newsday Media Group, a business unit that includes Newsday, Long Island’s leading daily newspaper. In addition, through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, Cablevision operates successful programming and entertainment businesses, such as AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel, WE tv and IFC Entertainment. The company also owns and operates Clearview Cinemas, which includes Manhattan’s famed Ziegfeld Theatre, a frequent andhistoric venue for film premieres and events.