Charter Communications, Inc. (NASDAQ: CHTR) today announced it is adding
popular NBC Primetime programming such as 30 Rock, Heroes, The
Office, Law and Order SVU, Celebrity Apprentice, Friday Night Lights,
The Biggest Loser, and many more shows to its On Demand service
beginning April 6. With these additions, Charter Digital customers can
enjoy watching their favorite NBC primetime shows at their convenience.
Charter expects to have NBC primetime programming available to all
Charter customers with On Demand capabilities by the end of this month.
"We know our customers lead busy lives, so the convenience and ease of
NBC on Charter On Demand adds even more value to our video service,”
said Maria Rothschild, Senior Director of Video Product Management.
"This free addition to our On Demand programming is part of Charter’s
ongoing commitment to bring our customers what they want in television,
when they want it, and how they want it."
Customers will have access to Primetime NBC content without having to
remember to schedule recordings of their favorite shows. Most shows will
appear within 12 hours of their original airing, and will be available
for varying lengths of time.
For more information regarding NBC primetime with Charter On Demand, go
to www.charter.net/ondemand
to see what is available in your area, or call 1-888-GET-CHARTER.
Customers can find Charter On Demand on channel 1. NBC content can be
viewed under the Primetime Free folder listed in the On Demand menu.
About Charter Communications
Charter Communications, Inc. 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 Digital Cable® video entertainment programming, Charter
High-Speed® Internet access, and Charter Telephone®. Charter Business™
similarly provides scalable, tailored, and cost-effective broadband
communications solutions to business organizations, such as
business-to-business Internet access, data networking, video and music
entertainment services, and business telephone. Charter's advertising
sales and production services are sold under the Charter Media® brand.
On March 27, 2009, Charter filed a pre-arranged plan and Chapter 11
petitions in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern
District of New York. Charter believes its operations are strong and
expects to continue operating as usual during the financial
restructuring. More information about Charter can be found at www.charter.com.