Bright House Introduces Two New High Definition Channels
Livonia, MI, December 21, 2007
Bright House Networks of Michigan today announced the addition of two new High Definition (HD) channels to its HD tier. TBS HD and National Geographic HD will be available in Bright House's High Definition tier at no additional charge for HDTV customers. These new channels will enhance programming choices for HD customers who want more high-resolution pictures; wider aspect ratios and Dolby Digital surround sound.
On December 21, the leading cable and Internet services provider will launch the two HD channels. TBS HD can be seen on Channel 236 and National Geographic HD can be seen on channel 234.
"With the addition of the two new HD channels, Bright House Networks is responding to the increasing popularity of the HD format and customers' growing desire for HD programming," said Robert McCann, president of Bright House Networks of Michigan. "TBS and National Geographic in HD is certainly a big draw for viewers, and now our customers can reap the benefits."
In addition to the network's top-rated line-up of comedy programming, TBS HD will also showcase high-def presentations of blockbuster movies and original programming. National Geographic in HD enable viewers to experience superior image quality and widescreen cinematic picture and their entire lineup of favorite shows - Naked Science, MegaStructures, Seconds From Disaster and Explorer.
With the new HD channel additions, Bright House of Michigan will offer 20 HD channels to customers.
Bright House Networks provides customers the very best in video, high speed data and phone service. For additional information, please visit www.michigan.mybrighthouse.com or call 866-898-9101. The company currently provides services to Farmington, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Novi, and Redford Township.
About Bright House Networks
Advance/Newhouse Communications provides day-to-day management of Bright House Networks cable systems pursuant to its partnership with Time Warner Entertainment. Bright House Networks serves more than two million customers in several large markets that include Tampa Bay and Central Florida (Orlando), Indianapolis, Birmingham, Bakersfield and Detroit, along with several other smaller systems in Alabama and the Florida Panhandle. The high-growth Tampa/Central Florida markets are contiguous and form one of the country's largest cable clusters.
Nearly 100% of Bright House Networks customers have high-speed data (HSD), Video-on-Demand (VOD) and Subscription Video-on-Demand (SVOD) available to them. Bright House Networks also makes available Digital Video Recorders (DVR) that have become immensely popular with customers. The company's Florida operations currently deliver nearly 300 channels to customers and were among the first in the country to offer High Definition Television signals (HDTV). Since its introduction, HDTV has achieved impressive acceptance with Bright House Networks customers who are equipped to receive the signals. Bright House Networks also offers HSD customers a choice of Multiple Internet Service Providers (MISP). The company recently commenced deployment of Digital Phone in Tampa Bay, Central Florida, and Michigan.
Exceptional customer service, free-of-charge, 24 hours per day, local and seven days per week is the company's cornerstone of its business and top priority across all operating units. Public affairs, social responsibility and community involvement continue as major initiatives for the company as an ongoing commitment to the families and communities Bright House Networks serves. This includes long-term commitments to education and to what matters in the lives of the Bright House Networks customers.
