Time Warner and Verizon bring TBS, TNT content to FiOS TV Online
By Donald Melanson 
posted May 12th 2010 6:44PM
posted May 12th 2010 6:44PM
Verizon gave some FiOS subscribers access to on-demand content from TBS and TNT in its FiOS TV Online trials way back in August of last year, but the company has just now announced that it'll finally be launching the service for all FiOS TV customers sometime next month. That will thankfully be a free service, and will give you on-demand access to shows like The Closer, Southland, and Lopez Tonight in "HD video quality" within 24 hours after they air on television. As before, Verizon is also saying that it is working with other networks including CBS, MTV and Fox News to bring additional on-demand content to FiOS TV Online, but it's not going any further than to say that content is coming "soon." Full press release is after the break.
Time Warner Inc. and Verizon to Launch Online TV Content
Verizon's FiOS TV Customers to Get Expanded Online Video Programming From Time Warner's Turner Networks TNT and TBS; Other New Online Video Content Coming Soon
LOS ANGELES, May 12 /PRNewswire/ -- Time Warner Inc. and Verizon announced on Wednesday (May 12) at The Cable Show 2010 that the companies are making new television programming available online to Verizon's FiOS TV customers. As Time Warner expands its online TV content, the company is partnering with Verizon to bring FiOS TV subscribers the entertainment they want, wherever and whenever they want it.
Beginning in June, FiOS TV customers will automatically receive free, unlimited online access to popular content from Time Warner's Turner networks – TNT and TBS – with plans to bring the same content to mobile devices in the near future. Verizon is working with a number of content providers to test and make available soon to FiOS customers a significant amount of additional online programming from a variety of content providers, including FOX News, CBS, MTV Networks, Hallmark Channel, Smithsonian Channel, the Tennis Channel and more. These channels will join other online video services already available to FiOS customers. These services include Time Warner's HBO, which launched HBO Go to FiOS customers in February.
"Consumers want to access video any time, any place, and Verizon continues to expand our high-quality entertainment services, providing FiOS customers with access and control," said Mike Ritter, chief marketing officer for Verizon. "We will continue to work with companies like Time Warner and other early adopters to remain a leader in delivering the best content over the best network."
Time Warner Inc. Chairman and CEO Jeff Bewkes said, "Verizon has been a great partner as we've explored new ways for their subscribers to access and interact with our popular networks. TNT and TBS will now be available online to FiOS subscribers at no added cost. In less than a year, we've been able to launch our vision of delivering TV Everywhere to nearly 20 million customers nationwide."
Once the new Turner content launches for FiOS subscribers, programs like "The Closer," "Southland," "Leverage," Lopez Tonight" and more will be available free of charge within 24 hours after an episode airs on live television. These programs will be available with HD video quality for the consumer. Turner expects to launch additional networks during the remainder of the year.
FiOS customers who subscribe to both FiOS TV and FiOS Internet will be able to watch the programs on their personal computers or laptops – at home or away – using any broadband connection. Using their Verizon Online user names and passwords, FiOS customers will be able to access the online programming at either www.verizon.com/fiostvonline or soon-to-be launched TNT and TBS websites. After successfully completing their initial login, consumers do not need to sign in again for up to 30 days. Online programming from additional content providers also will be accessible via FiOS TV Online or the provider websites.
Verizon has been delivering high-quality video entertainment online to its FiOS and High Speed Internet broadband customers since 2005, with online services like Starz Play, ESPN3, Disney Connection and YES Network. FiOS TV subscribers were the first to get online access to premium services from HBO GO and EPIX.
In addition, V CAST Video from Verizon Wireless brings more than 200 full-length TV series and live sporting events from leading broadcast and cable providers to wireless phones. These top-rated and most-watched programs rotate with the television season, with episodes available on V CAST within hours of their first airing on television.
The Verizon multi-screen experience also includes bringing online content to TV sets. FiOS TV customers have the unique ability to use their TV screens to search and enjoy online videos from YouTube, blip.tv, Dailymotion and Veoh. Plus, FiOS offers TV subscribers the ability to interact with friends and followers on top social media sites Facebook and Twitter.
FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 565 all-digital channels including up to 140 HD channels and 18,000 monthly video-on-demand titles. FiOS also provides next-generation interactive services including an advanced interactive media guide; social networking, news and entertainment widgets; remote DVR management via broadband or cell phone; and more.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE, Nasdaq: 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 nearly 93 million customers nationwide. Verizon also provides converged communications, information and entertainment services over America's most advanced fiber-optic network, and delivers innovative, seamless business solutions to customers around the world. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of more than 217,000 and last year generated consolidated revenues of more than $107 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com.
About Time Warner Inc.
Time Warner Inc., a global leader in media and entertainment with businesses in television networks, filmed entertainment and publishing, uses its industry-leading operating scale and brands to create, package and deliver high-quality content worldwide through multiple distribution outlets.
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news. To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.
Repairman to woman: "and now let me show you the big tool..."
@shishi
I shouldn't have said that. I'm ashamed now.
@shishi meh, better than "FIRST!", but not by much...
How about a smaller pic of cable guy and a bigger pic of miss hottie surf'n pron!
@pagercam ......................
@pagercam I can't figure out why he is the focus rather than the entertainment. Also, he gets a cameo on the television as well, I guess this can implant an image of "being there" having service at your disposal but I see it as something else and also distracting to my eye.
@pagercam You can tell from the nasty smile.
I'm a Fios customer how do I get this?
Awesome, now how about a larger coverage area for the FiOS. I want :(
Not gonna happen. They admitted that they aren't rolling FIOS out to any more markets. In effect, it's a dead product.
This is one more piece of the wholesale robbery of the U.S. consumer and taxpayer, after telcos were given billions to upgrade their networks with fiber and then just... didn't.
@Information Central They're waiting for govt. money before restarting the roll-out.
Details:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/verizon-shelves-plans-for-future-fios-rollouts-relocations-to-m
@Information Central Wait and see
@BoxBabaX Not trying to "stick it" to you, but Verizon installed dark fiber right between my house and my neighbours (I live in a Washington D.C. suburb, not a place you would think would be high on their list) and now I am finally able to cancel my copper-wire Verizon bill, my Sprint Family Plan and my Comcrap TV/Internet (which is ~230$/month alone) and get on a quad-plan with Verizon/Verizon Wireless for probably ~180$ or less. I'm really glad Verizon moved in with FiOS. Comcast took over our local cable company years ago and it's been nothing but headaches (in fact right now something is wrong with our downstream signal and most of the channels on our HD DVR boxes don't come in and my upstream speed is actually faster than downstream when it comes to the internet).
I'm sure Verizon won't be without it's issues as well, but I'm REALLY looking forward to replacing my dumbphone I've had for years with a Droid Incredible (probably switch to an iPhone once Apple/Verizon get in sync with each other and LTE starts rolling out... depends on how much I end up liking/disliking the Android platform).
Now how about bringing more HD channels, especially the ones most of the other cable providers have like CN-HD, TCM-HD, BBC-HD, etc.
Who cares? They already admitted that FIOS is discontinued.
@Information Central check your info, the roll-out has been stopped with plans to resume in the future (when the govt. money from the broadband plan starts flowing)
Well, there's no mention of that here:
http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/verizon-shelves-plans-for-future-fios-rollouts-relocations-to-m
Not to mention that
a. They ALREADY GOT our money for this network expansion.
b. They don't give a rat's ass about land lines of any kind anymore. It's wireless or nothing. The returns are much higher.
The death of the whole fiber-to-the-home lie, like the cheered-for demise of physical media and movie theaters, means that indeed we've seen the end of quality improvement in our entertainment media.
All hail the future of compressed-to-hell garbage.
I live in the NYC and we aint got no service in the hood yet!
"TBS and TNT" ... okay.
"CBS, MTV and Fox News" ... not okay at all. Those are awful, awful stations.
NICE TITS
Awesome...more FIOS services, for the smallest market. Where are they, in like 5 major cities?
@nefan65
Gotta love being in NY State:
Buffalo, Syracuse, even the city of Auburn with a tiny population.