Charter Brings 185 HD Channels, Improved All-Digital Network to Customers in Long Beach, Glendale and Burbank

 

IRWINDALE, Calif., July 24, 2013 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter customers in Long Beach, Glendale and Burbank will soon enjoy access to 185 high definition (HD) channels – more HD than any satellite television provider in these communities* – as part of an all-digital upgrade to Charter's Southern California network.

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In August, Charter will begin clearing all analog signals from its local network, making way to add 80 new HD channels in Glendale and Burbank along with 79 new HD offerings in Long Beach. Customers in all three communities will have access to a total of 185 HD channels once Charter completes its move to an all-digital network in October.

"By removing outdated analog signals, we gain back a tremendous amount of bandwidth in our network," said John Owen, vice president of Charter's Southwest Region. "In the space we previously needed for a single analog channel, we can now provide multiple standard definition digital channels or HD channels. It's a great opportunity for us to maximize value for our customers."

Disney Junior, Hallmark Movie Channel, DIY Network, FX Movie Channel, CBS Sports Network and FOX Soccer are just a few of the new HD channels that will soon be available in crystal-clear digital picture and sound.

Plus, with digital set-top boxes, Charter customers will gain Video On Demand (VOD) access for every television in their homes. With more than 10,000 VOD options, including more than 1,800 HD titles, Charter is setting a new standard for digital video entertainment.

Customers must take action to ensure they continue receiving Charter programming on all of their televisions. Those not currently equipped with Charter-issued digital set-top boxes or CableCARDs must acquire them for each of their TVs; and Charter is making it easy for customers to obtain digital boxes at no cost. Customers may visit www.charter.com/digitalnow or call 1-888-GET CHARTER (1-888-438-2427) for more information.

"More than 93 percent of Charter customers in California have adopted digital devices for at least one television in their home," said Jean Simmons, vice president and general manager for Charter in California. "Now, we can give customers in Long Beach, Glendale and Burbank even more of what they want – a superior digital image, better audio and a diverse selection of HD programming."

*Excludes On Demand and Pay Per View

About Charter
Charter (NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband communications company and the fourth-largest cable operator in the United States. Charter provides a full range of advanced broadband services, including advanced Charter TV® video entertainment programming, Charter Internet® access, and Charter Phone®. Charter Business® similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment services, and wireless backhaul. Charter's advertising sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand. More information about Charter can be found at charter.com.

 

SOURCE Charter Communications