Verizon and NFL Network Reach Agreement to Offer 'NFL RedZone' Channel to FiOS TV Subscribers

Verizon and the National Football League announced on Wednesday (Sept. 2) that they have reached an agreement to make the NFL RedZone premium sports channel available to FiOS TV subscribers when the channel officially launches on Sept. 13.

NFL RedZone, a new channel produced by NFL Network, offers a look at the football action taking place on Sunday afternoons, delivering the touchdowns and most exciting moments live and in high definition.  When a team goes inside its opponent's 20-yard line, fans see the crucial plays as they happen.  The channel, available to FiOS TV customers in standard- and high-definition, keeps fans up-to-date in real time by switching from game to game with live look-ins, highlights and a chance to see every important play.

"The ultimate high-def home-entertainment experience just got better with the addition of NFL RedZone to the FiOS TV lineup," said Terry Denson, vice president of content strategy and acquisition for Verizon.  "Our subscribers will love seeing all the game-changing plays that only the NFL can deliver - and with the pure HD picture-and-sound quality that only FiOS provides."

Kim Williams, chief operating officer for NFL Network, said: "We are thrilled to announce that Verizon FiOS TV is the first major telco distributor to carry our new NFL RedZone channel.  NFL fans in New York and other cities across the country that Verizon FiOS TV serves will now receive this attractive new channel.  We look forward to announcing more distribution deals for one of the most exciting new products now available."

Verizon is the only company in the U.S. to bring 100 percent fiber optics straight to the home, giving customers the ultimate home-upgrade by delivering America's top-rated broadband with download connections speeds of up to 50 megabits per second, more HD, amazing picture-and-sound quality, and interactive capabilities that cable can't match. 

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 500 all-digital channels, including more than 118 HD channels, and more than 15,000 monthly VOD titles. FiOS provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide, news and entertainment Widgets, remote DVR management, multi-room DVR, casual games, and more. 

For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a global leader in delivering broadband and other wireless and wireline communications services to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers.  Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 87 million customers nationwide.  Verizon's Wireline operations provide converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network.  Wireline also includes Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world.  A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 235,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion.  For more information, visit www.verizon.com.

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