Verizon FiOS to Carry Big Ten Network

July 29, 2008

Verizon has announced it will carry Big Ten Network in both standard and high definition. Already available to subscribers in Fort Wayne, Indiana, the sports network will be expanded over the next few months to all areas where Verizon FiOS TV is available.

Verizon Adds Big Ten Network to its Channel Lineup

Big Ten Network is one of several new channels Verizon is adding to the FiOS TV lineup in areas where the company is already offering video service. These areas include home states for Big Ten schools such as Indiana - home to both Indiana and Purdue universities, as well as parts of Pennsylvania - home to Penn State University. The Big Ten is the nation's oldest major athletic conference. Its universities number more than four million alumni across the U.S. Other states that will be able to view Big Ten Network on Verizon FiOS include New York, California, Texas, Florida, New Jersey, Virginia, Maryland, Oregon, Delaware, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island.

Verizon FiOS TV Offers Big Ten Network College Football in High Definition

Terry Denson, Verizon vice president of FiOS TV content and programming, said, "Verizon has placed a high priority on providing the best in both sports and high-definition content to our FiOS TV subscribers. Big Ten Network is an exciting addition to our channel lineup, giving customers a front seat to their favorite college football games."

Mark Silverman, Big Ten Network President, stated that Verizon FiOS will provide a means for millions of Big Ten universities' alumni and other fans around the country to get access to the year-old network. "As FiOS continues to roll out across the country, Big Ten fans can connect with their universities as never before," Silverman said. "We look forward to a very long and productive relationship for many years to come."

Verizon and Big Ten Network to Launch New Broadband Content Ventures

Verizon and Big Ten Network are also expected to launch new video-on-demand and broadband content ventures together within the coming year, with subsequent details to be announced later.