Massillon Cable TV to Launch Big Ten Network
Joins more than 190 affiliates in carrying top collegiate programming
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The announcement was made today by Massillon President Robert Gessner and Big Ten Network President Mark Silverman.
Gessner stated there would be no change in basic cable rates as a result of this addition.
"Massillon's subscribers will enjoy unparalleled coverage of Big Ten and Buckeye sports, as well as campus programming featuring entertaining stories about what's happening at their favorite university," Silverman said.
The Big Ten Network has carriage agreements with more than 190 community-based cable systems, and all of the top alternative video, satellite and telephony-based video suppliers providing local service within the eight states where there are Big Ten universities. The Big Ten Network now reaches more than 30 million homes, becoming the only new network in cable or satellite television history to surpass 30 million homes in its first 30 days. In fact, no other new cable or satellite network has surpassed 30 million homes in its first year, and only five others have achieved that milestone within their first two years.
In its first year of programming, Big Ten Network will offer fans 400 live events, including 41 football games, 140 regular season men's basketball games, 55 women's basketball games, Big Ten Championships and other NCAA championship sports, with most carried in stunning high-definition.
About Massillon Cable TV, Inc.
Massillon Cable TV, Inc. is a family-owned and operated telecommunications provider delivering advanced video, data and voice services to more than 45,000 homes in Stark and Wayne Counties in Ohio.
About the Big Ten Network
Big Ten Network is dedicated to covering the Big Ten Conference and its 11 member institutions. Big Ten Network provides unprecedented access to an extensive schedule of conference sports events and shows and original programs in academics, the arts and sciences, campus activities and associated personalities. Sports programming includes live coverage of more major men's and women's events than ever before, along with news, highlights and analysis. The network is available to all cable and satellite carriers and television distributors nationwide, with most programs offered in stunning high-definition television (HDTV). Big Ten Network, launched August 30, 2007, is a partnership between the Big Ten Conference and Fox Cable Networks.
For more information regarding the Big Ten Network, visit www.BigTenNetwork.com
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