Charter and Maximus Multimedia Sign Deal for Hotel Internet and Video Services

November 10, 2008

By Jennifer Hull

Charter Communications and Maximus Multimedia International have announced an agreement in which the two companies will offer hotels in Charter's service area a suite of services consisting of Charter's Internet and video services with the Maximus entertainment-on-demand service. The goal of the agreement between Charter and Maximus is to offer travelers the same media experience they receive in their home.

Charter and Maximus Offer Travelers Internet, Video, Entertainment-on-Demand

"Hoteliers want to be able to serve to their guests the highest quality in-room entertainment available," said Mike Harding, president and chief executive officer of Maximus. "Charter is a great ally to be that complement to our services. We look forward to being the first choice for the hotelier's media needs."

"Charter is committed to offering value and convenience tailored to the specialized needs of our business customers," said Jim McGann, vice president and general manager for Charter Business. "We are proud to deliver in-room services for our hotel and hospitality customers that enhance the guest experience that now includes telephone, Internet, and video services, and video-on-demand provided by Maximus."

About Maximus Multimedia International

Maximus is a provider to the hospitality industry of standard and high-definition in-room entertainment, high-speed Internet support, telephony, and business center services. The company's operational center is located in Peoria, Illinois, with technology offices in Irvine, California.

Charter Business Provides Broadband Communications Solutions

Charter Business, a business unit of Charter Communications, Inc., provides scalable, tailored and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, video and music entertainment services, and business telephone.