Press ReleaseFebruary 1, 2022
Spectrum Brings Customers NBCUniversal’s Coverage of 2022 Olympic Winter Games, February 3-20, 2022
Spectrum Video Subscribers Gain Access to NBCUniversal’s Winter Olympics: Record 2,800+ Hours of Multi-Platform Coverage of Olympic Winter Games
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STAMFORD, Conn. – Spectrum, in agreement with NBCUniversal, today announced a multi-platform content offering for NBCUniversal’s coverage of the XXIV Olympic Winter Games from Beijing, China, which take place from February 3-20, 2022. Spectrum’s video subscribers will have access to NBCUniversal’s Winter Olympics-record 2,800+ hours of Olympic programming, including coverage of all competition sessions, on-demand.
In addition to enjoying extensive linear coverage on the networks of NBCUniversal, including NBC, USA Network, and CNBC, subscribers can stay connected to the Olympic Winter Games wherever they go via NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app, via authentication, which will stream more than 2,100 hours of Winter Olympics coverage.
“We look forward to bringing our customers access to NBCUniversal’s complete coverage of the 2022 Winter Olympics,” said Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President of Programming for Charter Communications, which operates the Spectrum brand of TV, Internet, Mobile and Voice services. “With an unprecedented 2,800 hours of multiplatform Winter Olympics programming available, Spectrum customers will be able to enjoy their favorite Olympic Winter Games sports and keep track of the competitions at home and on the go, using their favorite connected devices.”
The following multi-platform offerings from NBCUniversal will allow Spectrum customers to watch and be a part of the Winter Olympics through their televisions, PCs, mobile and tablet apps, and connected TVs.
NBCUniversal’s Winter Olympics Experience Available to Spectrum Customers Includes:
- Linear Networks: The NBC broadcast network will televise nearly 200 hours of coverage, including 18 nights in primetime. The primetime presentation will again be televised live across the country, featuring all the Olympic Winter Games’ most high-profile sports, including figure skating, alpine skiing, snowboarding, short track, speed skating, and more. USA Network, the platform that now hosts many of NBC Sports’ most high-profile events, will be the cable home of the Winter Olympics, televising nearly 400 hours across 19 days and nights. CNBC, NBCUniversal’s widely distributed business channel, will present roughly 80 hours of Winter Olympics’ coverage, mostly in the evenings when the network’s traditional business coverage has finished for the day.
- NBCOlympics.com and NBC Sports app: NBC Sports Digital will stream more than 2,100 hours of the 2022 Winter Olympics, a record from any prior Winter Olympics, on NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app, via authentication, live streaming of all events and competition across desktops, mobile devices, tablets, and connected TVs for authenticated users; TV simul-stream coverage of the three television networks broadcasting the Olympic Winter Games; and enhanced viewing experiences for select sports.
- NBCOlympics.com and the NBC Sports app will once again feature event rewinds and extensive video highlights. Spectrum customers can watch 2022 Winter Olympics coverage live online at no additional charge.
- In-Games On Demand: NBCUniversal is making 2022 Olympic Winter Games highlights and select full-event replays available via Spectrum On Demand and the Spectrum TV App. Approximately 30 highlight clips per day, including key event recaps, highlights, viral moments, and more. Approximately five full-event replays per day, featuring curling, hockey, and select other sports.
- Pre-Games On Demand: Available now and continuing through the 2022 Winter Olympics, viewers can access more than 60 pre-Olympic Winter Games clips in HD via set-top box and the Spectrum TV App, including highlights from select Olympic trials, athlete features, and more.
- In-Games: In addition to live streaming, NBCOlympics.com will provide the ultimate 2022 Winter Olympics web experience, with access to live streams of practices and an active news desk that will regularly publish Olympic Winter Games updates throughout each day. NBCOlympics.com will once again be the home for results, schedules, medal counts, athlete profile pages, and more.
About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ:CHTR) is a leading broadband connectivity company and cable operator serving more than 32 million customers in 41 states through its Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and business services including Spectrum Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products and services coupled with special features and applications to enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government entities, Spectrum Enterprise provides highly customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach® delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media landscape. The company also distributes award-winning news coverage, sports and high-quality original programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks and Spectrum Originals. More information about Charter can be found at corporate.charter.com.
About NBCUniversal
NBCUniversal is one of the world’s leading media and entertainment companies in the development, production, and marketing of entertainment, news and information to a global audience. NBCUniversal owns and operates a valuable portfolio of news and entertainment television networks, a premier motion picture company, significant television production operations, a leading television stations group, world-renowned theme parks, and a premium ad-supported streaming service. NBCUniversal is a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation.
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