Verizon Introduces FiOS TV in Millbury, Mass. |
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September 25, 2008 By Jennifer Hull Verizon has announced the launch of its FiOS TV service to consumers and small businesses in Millbury. The community is among 79 Massachusetts' towns where the company's new television service is offered, delivered over the Verizon's advanced all-fiber network directly connecting to millions of individual homes and businesses. Verizon FiOS TV Offers More Than 400 Channels Including 85 in HDLast week, Verizon announced that it has added 75 more channels, including 55 more high definition (HD) channels, to its FiOS TV lineup in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. As a result, FiOS TV now offers more than 400 channels, including 85 in high definition. "FiOS TV gives consumers in Millbury an outstanding, superior alternative for their video entertainment," said Donna Cupelo, Verizon region president for Massachusetts and Rhode Island. "Customers in Millbury who liked what FiOS did for their Internet connection will love what it does for their TV. We've harnessed the capacity of our advanced fiber-optic network to deliver a new entertainment experience." Verizon FiOS Customers Bundle Television, Internet, and Unlimited Calling PlansMassachusetts residents who are FiOS TV-eligible now have the option to trim their monthly bills by bundling FiOS TV service, FiOS Internet service, and the Verizon Freedom Essentials unlimited calling plan. They also can add a Verizon Wireless calling plan for a Grand Slam of communications and entertainment services. And, for a limited time, new residential customers who subscribe to FiOS TV will receive their choice of a year's free use of either an HD digital video recorder (DVR) or an HD Home Media DVR. Verizon is also offering new FiOS TV customers, or existing customers who upgrade to a bundled package, one free month of HBO and Cinemax, which includes the latest movies, documentaries, and original programming from more than 25 premium channels and access to hundreds of titles on video on demand (VOD). |