[January 29, 2009] Verizon announces 12 new channels in Portland's FiOS TV line-up Tweet (Telecomworldwire Via Acquire Media NewsEdge) Verizon Communications (NYSE:VZ), a provider of broadband and other wireline and wireless communications, announced on Wednesday (28 January) that its FiOS TV service has added 12 new channels to its line-up in Portland, Oregon, US. The company said that its all-digital FiOS TV service is delivered over an all-fibre-optic network straight to customers' homes. Verizon said that FiOS TV customers in the area now have a total 105 high-definition (HD) channels and over 1,200 HD video-on-demand (VOD) titles, which are offered each month. The 12 new channels in the Portland area include channels such as Chiller, a 24-hour channel devoted to suspense and horror movies; and sports channels, including the Golf Channel in HD and CBS College Sports Network. In addition, customers also have access to Blue Highways, a channel highlighting music, neighbourhoods, art, festivals and celebrations that define American culture. FiOS TV is also continuing to expand its diverse content with the addition of eight new multicultural content channels: CCTV-9, Deutsche Welle, Zee TV, ProSiebenSat.1welt, Jus Punjabi, SET Asia, Starz Indie and Starz Retro, channels for multicultural audiences as well as Asian, Indian, German and European audiences. New customers who subscribe to FiOS TV between now and 21 February 2009 will also receive their choice of free use for six months of either a high-definition (HD) digital video recorder (DVR) or an HD Home Media DVR. Customers who take advantage of this offer can expect to save between USD95 and USD119 for the first six months, depending upon their choice of DVR. ((Comments on this story may be sent to [email protected])) Copyright ? 2009 M2 Communications Ltd. [ Back To TMCnet.com's Homepage ]