Time Warner Adds 20 High-Def Channels in Raleigh

November 5, 2008

By Jennifer Hull

Time Warner Cable has announced it will offer more than 20 additional high definition (HD) channels to its customers in the Raleigh, NC area. The channels are free to Time Warner Cable subscribers with digital tier service and HD equipment. The company plans to add the new HD programming to its channel lineup in phases over the next few months.

Time Warner Cable Phasing in Popular High Definition Channels

The high definition channels Time Warner Cable will be adding include: Speed HD, BIO, Discovery Channel, ESPNU, Planet Green, CNN, Disney Channel, History, Animal Planet, ABC Family, Lifetime, ESPNews, Learning Channel, FSNS HD, Cinemax E, Cinemax W, Starz, TMC, and PPV.

Time Warner Cable Offers Diverse High Definition TV Lineup

Planet Green - a 24-hour eco-lifestyle television network offering more than 250 hours of original green lifestyle programming that is entertaining, relevant, and accessible to people of all ages and backgrounds. Planet Green features several original shows including The Green Life starring Adrian Grenier of Entourage and Supper Club with Tom Bergeron, host of ABC's Dancing with the Stars.

ESPNU HD - the HD simulcast of ESPNU which is currently carried on all digital lineups in Time Warner Cable's Carolina region. The network will carry more than 200 hours of HD programming including live college game coverage. Football coverage includes live games Thursday and Saturday nights.

Discovery Channel - all the fantastic programming you've come to appreciate from Discovery in stunning HD format. Popular shows include Deadliest Catch and Planet Earth.

Speed Channel HD - the HD simulcast of Speed Channel, your number one authority on anything motorsports including NASCAR and Formula One race coverage.

Time Warner to Launch More HD Channels

Other HD channels launching in the near future include The Weather Channel HD, FX HD, and Hallmark HD. Sprout and MLB will be added in standard definition.