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MTV Networks and BET Sign With Verizon for FiOS TV

Service Will Deliver all BET and MTV Networks Program Services
MTV Networks, BET and Verizon have announced that MTVN and BET will provide content for FiOS TV. Through the agreement, FiOS will carry all MTV Networks and BET program services, including the MTV Networks recently launched services LOGO, MTV Desi, and several other program services in the MTV World group, as well as its recently announced high-definition channel, MHD. MTVN and BET programming will be available to all FiOS TV subscribers.

Under the agreement, Verizon will deliver MTV Networks' video-on-demand content as part of the FiOS Free-on-Demand VOD platform. The FiOS TV service will also offer music on MTV Networks' digital audio radio channels. Verizon will also provide its broadband subscribers with access to content from the MTV and Nickelodeon brands, including MTV.com's MTV Overdrive and Nick.com's TurboNick.

"MTV Networks and BET are dedicated to bringing our consumers the content they're passionate about on new platforms as they emerge in the marketplace. As Verizon continues to develop new platforms where consumers can experience entertainment, we are thrilled to provide them with our strong brands and services," said Nicole Browning, president affiliate sales and marketing.

Terry Denson, vice president of programming and marketing for Verizon FiOS TV, said, "MTV Networks' extensive portfolio of video, audio and broadband services will appeal to a diverse audience and enhance the Verizon FiOS TV customer experience."

The MTV Networks and BET linear channels that Verizon will include are: BET, BET Jazz, BET Gospel, CMT, Comedy Central, LOGO, MTV, MTV2, MTV Hits, MTV Jams, MTV Espa�ol, Nickelodeon, Nick at Nite, Nick2, Nicktoons, GAS Noggin/The N, Spike TV, TV Land, VH1, VH1 Classic, VH1 Country, VH1 Soul and VH Uno. Finally, Verizon will also distribute MTV's channels specifically designed to super-serve ethnic populations in the U.S. including: MTV Chi, MTV Desi, and MTV K.

Verizon FiOS TV, which launched Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas, delivers hundreds of digital video and music channels, high-definition programming, video on demand content, interactive programming and an interactive programming guide as well as other customer-friendly features via the company's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband network. Verizon is already constructing FTTP networks in parts of 15 states, more than half of the states where it offers landline communication services.

MTV Networks' agreement with Verizon was signed prior to the launch of FiOS TV. Terms of the agreement were not disclosed.

About MTV Networks

MTV Networks, a unit of Viacom International Inc. (NYSE: VIA, VIA.B), is one of the world's leading creators of programming and content across all media platforms. MTV Networks, with more than 100 channels worldwide, owns and operates the following television programming services -- MTV: MUSIC TELEVISION, MTV2, VH1, mtvU, NICKELODEON, NICK at NITE, COMEDY CENTRAL, TV LAND, SPIKE TV, CMT, MTVN INTERNATIONAL and THE SUITE FROM MTV NETWORKS which includes LOGO, NOGGIN, VH1 Classic and 10 additional digital services, all of these networks are trademarks of MTV Networks. MTV Networks connects with its audiences through its robust consumer products businesses and its more than 90 interactive properties worldwide, including online, broadband, wireless and interactive television services and also has licensing agreements, joint ventures, and syndication deals whereby all of its programming services can be seen worldwide.

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Sundance Channel Joins Expanding List of FiOS TV Programming
Verizon has signed a programming-distribution agreement to carry the Sundance Channel on Verizon FiOS TV.

Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries and original programs, all uncut and commercial-free. In addition to Sundance Channel's extensive library of award-winning documentaries and independent films, the channel produces an eclectic mix of original series.

Sundance Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, Showtime Networks. Inc. and Robert Redford. Although it operates independently of the annual Sundance Film Festival and Sundance Institute created by Redford, the Sundance Channel shares the same mission of encouraging freedom of expression.

"Verizon is thrilled to add Sundance Channel to the programming options available to Verizon's FiOS TV customers," said Terry Denson, director of programming and marketing for FiOS TV. "The Sundance mission of supporting independent -minded programming will benefit FiOS TV customers by adding independent feature films, shorts, documentaries, world cinema, animation and original series to the incredible diversity of programming available on FiOS TV."

"It's a pleasure to work with Verizon and have the opportunity to distribute Sundance Channel programming via their innovative service. This cutting edge technology is the perfect fit for our unique brand of programming," said Tom Christie, executive vice president, sales and marketing, Sundance Channel.

Terms of the agreements were not disclosed.

FiOS TV contains a broad collection of all-digital programming with more than 330 channels and more on the way. FiOS TV digital customers will also have access to a large selection of on-demand content that is easy to order and view.

About Sundance

Under the creative direction of Robert Redford, Sundance Channel is the television destination for independent-minded viewers seeking something different. Bold, uncompromising and irreverent, Sundance Channel offers audiences a diverse and engaging selection of films, documentaries, and original programs, all uncut and commercial free. Launched in 1996, Sundance Channel is a venture of NBC Universal, Showtime Networks Inc and Robert Redford. Sundance Channel operates independently of the non-profit Sundance Institute and the Sundance Film Festival, but shares the overall Sundance mission of encouraging artistic freedom of expression.

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Verizon and Scripps Networks Reach Programming Agreement
Verizon and Scripps Networks have come to terms for distribution of Scripps' popular lifestyle programming on Verizon's new video product, FiOS TV.

FiOS TV, which launched Sept. 22 in Keller, Texas, will carry the broad portfolio of Scripps Networks' content -- HGTV, Food Network, DIY Network, FINE LIVING, Great American Country (GAC) and Shop at Home -- as well as video-on-demand programming. FiOS TV also will carry Scripps Networks' new high-definition networks, HGTV-HD and Food Network-HD, which will be launched in early 2006.

The agreement, which was completed prior to the Keller launch, also provided retransmission consent for the E.W Scripps Co.'s local television stations, which are ABC affiliates.

"This solidifies our extensive programming lineup with the addition of the Scripps portfolio of popular lifestyle television networks," said Terry Denson, director of programming and marketing for FiOS TV.

With FiOS TV, Verizon unveiled a broad collection of all-digital programming with more than 330 channels and more on the way. FiOS TV digital customers will also have access to a large selection of on-demand content that is easy to order and view.

About Scripps Networks

Scripps Networks comprises the lifestyle television brands Home & Garden Television, Food Network, DIYNetwork, FINE LIVING, as well as country music network Great American Country (GAC) and electronic retailer Shop At Home. Scripps is the leading developer of lifestyle-oriented content for television and the Internet, where on-air programming is complemented with online content.

In addition, Scripps Networks is aggressively developing its emerging media platforms for broadband, video on demand, and Hispanic programming. Scripps Networks' brands collectively are available in more than 116 countries on six continents. They also are distributed to 1,000 outlets on U.S. military bases and U.S. embassies around the world via the American Armed Forces Radio and Television Service.

Scripps Networks is owned by The E.W. Scripps Co., a diverse media concern with interests in newspaper publishing, broadcast television, national television networks, interactive media, and television retailing. Scripps operates 21 daily newspapers, 10 broadcast TV stations, Scripps Howard News Service, United Media and Shopzilla.com.

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Programs for Women, Weather Addicts and Wrestling Fanatics Join FiOS TV
From Rembrandt and Van Gogh on canvas to Hawk and the Animal in the ring, Verizon FiOS TV is continuing to build a broad spectrum of choice and entertainment for viewers.

Among the most recent programmers to sign-on to FiOS TV are the fine-arts network and World Wrestling Entertainment's subscription video-on-demand service.

In a flurry of agreements this week, other additions to the FiOS TV lineup include Lifetime Television; the TV shopping network, HSN; Jewelry Television; Ovation, and two separate services with The Weather Channel, which will provide weather reports customized specifically for Verizon customers in each of the geographic areas in which they live.

The agreement with Lifetime Television includes Lifetime, Lifetime Movie Network and Lifetime Real Women. The HSN agreement includes HSN and America's Store.

The programming is part of the FiOS TV offer now available in Keller, Texas, and it will be available in future FiOS TV markets. The agreements were signed prior to the Sept. 22 launch of Verizon FiOS TV in Keller.

"These networks connect FiOS TV customers to a wide range of programming to satisfy their passion for shopping, educational and original programming, as well as popular reality TV and diverse theater, dance, opera and visual arts programming from around the world," said Terry Denson, director of programming and marketing for FiOS TV.

"In addition, we're satisfying devoted WWE fans who are passionate about watching the wrestling action of their favorite superstars of yesterday and today, and our subscribers will have the benefits of The Weather Channel's national forecasts plus the added convenience of customized local weather reports in each region we serve."

Verizon FiOS TV offers customers a competitive alternative to cable or satellite by delivering hundreds of other digital video and music channels, high-definition programming, video-on-demand content, an interactive programming guide and other customer-friendly features via the company's fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP) broadband network.

We're already constructing FTTP networks in half the states where it offers landline communications services.

Following are the details of the programming on each channel:

Lifetime Television


Lifetime is the leader in women's television and one of the top-rated basic cable television networks. A diverse, multi-media company, Lifetime is committed to offering the highest quality entertainment and information programming, and advocating a wide range of issues affecting women and their families. Lifetime serves more than 89 million households nationwide.
HSN/America's Store


HSN, an operating business of IAC/InterActiveCorp, originated the electronic retailing concept in 1977 and has since evolved into a global multichannel retailing giant, offering thousands of unique products in fashion, beauty, home, jewelry and electronics. Customers who shop on HSN can find name brands such as Sony, Kodak, Gateway Computers and Wolfgang Puck Bistro cookware, as well as fashions from Nicole Miller, Nine West and Etienne Aigner. HSN reaches 89 million U.S. households and is now the 4th largest cable television network in the U.S.
America's Store, a sister network to HSN, is the only TV shopping network with compelling "destination programming," where viewers can tune in at regular appointed times to find products that match their lifestyle or personal interests, whether it's cooking, collecting, DIY or fashion.

Jewelry Television


Jewelry Television is one of the leading retailers of fine jewelry in the United States and the only home shopping network to focus exclusively on the sale of fine jewelry and gemstones. Jewelry Television is one of the top 20 largest jewelry retailers in the country and the largest retailer of loose gemstones in the world.
Ovation


Ovation, the nation's only television network with a full schedule of programming devoted exclusively to the arts, is committed to providing viewers of all ages with greater and easier access to the diverse worlds of theatre, dance, opera, literature, music and the visual arts. Through high-quality programming and innovative educational and civic initiatives, Ovation connects viewers with arts achievements within their local communities as well as premiere events worldwide, nurturing their creative passions and giving exposure to artistic experiences that inspire and enrich their lives.
World Wrestling Entertainment


World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. is an integrated media and entertainment company with headquarters in Stamford, Conn., with offices in New York City, Los Angeles, Toronto and London. WWE 24/7 is a subscription video on demand service being made available through cable, telephony and satellite television providers, and leveraging WWE's 75,000-hour library, the largest of its kind in the world, featuring the leading wrestling and other sports entertainment brands and programming. More information can be found at http://www.wwe24-7.com.
The Weather Channel


The all-weather networks operated by The Weather Channel Companies include The Weather Channel, the 24-hour national network established in 1982, and the all-local weather network, Weatherscan. The web site of The Weather Channel, weather.com, reaches more than 30 million unique users per month and is consistently ranked No. 10 among all Web sites by Nielsen//NetRatings. The Weather Channel also operates The Weather Channel Radio Network, The Weather Channel Newspaper Services, an education Web site at weatherclasssroom.com, and is the leading weather information provider for emerging technologies. This includes PC applications, broadband and interactive television applications, with wireless weather products accessible through high-speed Internet services, phones, pagers, and other personal digital assistants. The Weather Channel is owned by Landmark Communications, Inc., a Norfolk, Va.-based, privately held media company.

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Fairfax County, Va., Becomes Largest Jurisdiction to Approve FiOS TV Service

Verizon Brings Video Competition to D.C. Suburb with 350,000 Households
The long wait will soon be over for Fairfax County residents eager for cable TV competition, thanks to a unanimous Board of Supervisors vote authorizing Verizon to offer its fiber-optic powered FiOS TV Service in the county.

With its 351,000 households, Fairfax County is the largest jurisdiction to date to grant Verizon a cable franchise. Verizon launched Fios TV Sept. 22 in Keller Texas, unveiling a broad collection of all-digital programming with more than 330 total channels and more on the way. Availability plans for FiOS TV in Fairfax County will be announced soon.

The 15-year agreement authorizes Verizon to offer FiOS TV throughout the county, except for independent municipalities such as the towns of Clifton, Herndon and Vienna, and the cities of Fairfax and Falls Church. In Virginia, the company already has obtained franchise agreements from the Town of Herndon and the Marine Corps Base in Quantico.

"This agreement accelerates Fairfax County to the forefront of markets nationwide where consumers can choose among several companies competing to meet all their information and entertainment needs," said Robert W. Woltz Jr., Verizon Virginia president. "Competition drives innovation, value and service quality, and it puts the consumer in the driver's seat.

"And Verizon provides the perfect vehicle -- FiOS services, which are fueled by our lightning-fast fiber-optic network."

Under the agreement, Verizon will provide FiOS TV to portions of the county where Verizon's fiber network is currently being built. Verizon plans to extend FiOS TV across the county over the next seven years as it constructs its fiber network in the areas served by the company's central switching offices.

In addition, the agreement contains provisions for the network's future growth; financial support and capacity for educational and government access channels; cable service to government buildings and other important benefits including insurance, indemnification and enforcement protections.

FiOS TV is designed to compete with cable and satellite and win. It is delivered over Verizon's fiber-to-the-premises network, which has industry-leading quality and reliability. Fiber delivers amazingly sharp pictures and sound, and has the capacity to transmit a wide array of high-definition programming that is so clear and intense it seems to leap from the TV screen. Verizon's network design includes backup facilities not common to traditional cable systems, such as duplicate "head ends" where the TV service receives national programming.

In addition to FiOS TV, Verizon's fiber network also allows the company to offer consumers and businesses high-speed FiOS Internet Service at download speeds of up to 30 mbps (megabits per second) and upload speeds up to 5 mbps. FiOS Internet Service currently is available to many northern Virginia customers.


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