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Q Television Network Marches into the New Year by Concluding Distribution Agreement in Lincoln; GLBT Network Closes First Distribution Deal in Middle America
BURBANK, Calif.--(Business Wire)--Jan. 10, 2006--
Migrating its programming service from major urban
markets to middle America, Q Television Network (Pink Sheets:QBID) has
announced its launch on the Time Warner Cable Nebraska system,
servicing the Lincoln area and the seven colleges and universities in
the marketplace.
Lincoln area cable subscribers will be able to sign on for QTN's
live, original, gay and lesbian programming as a 24/7 premium network,
carried on channel 392 effective immediately, for a monthly fee of
$7.95. Subscribers will also need a digital cable box to receive the
channel. The launch marks QTN's sixth Time Warner carriage deal and
signals the network's first move into both middle America and the
surrounding rural communities.
In announcing the carriage agreement, Time Warner Cable Nebraska
Division President Beth Scarborough said: "Time Warner Cable is
committed to serving the needs and interests of our customers, and Q
Television is an ideal partner for reaching out to and including the
gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender members of our community
through innovative and original programming that speaks to their
lifestyle and concerns. We're proud to offer Q Television Network
programming and believe it will be another quality programming choice
for the broad range of people and perspectives we serve in Lincoln."
Added Carol Hinnant, QTN's Vice President, Affiliate Sales &
Marketing, "Time Warner Cable is truly steadfast in its objective of
connecting with all segments of its customer base, and we look forward
to working with them to serve the entertainment and informational
needs of the GLBT community in Lincoln. It is our continued goal to
reach out and entertain GLBT communities where they have been
underserved in the past. Lincoln, as one of the fastest growing
non-Sun Belt cities in the U.S. and one of the fastest growing metro
areas in the Midwestern region, is a welcome extension of Q's reach."
Q Television previously announced carriage agreements with Time
Warner Cable systems in Houston, New York and New Jersey, with
previous launches on Time Warner's Rochester, Syracuse and Maine
divisions -- all within the last four months. The addition of Lincoln
will extend QTN's reach by approximately 3 million digital cable
households.
In addition to movies, documentaries and original series, Q
Television currently offers its customers five hours of live
programming daily, including such hit shows as "Brunch," "QueerEdge
with Jack E. Jett," "The Reichen Show," "On Q Live," "Q on the Move,"
"QTN World News," "Xcess/Access," "On Topic" and "Flesh and Threads."
About Q Television:
This 24/7 premium television network is organized to create,
develop and feature television programming for the gay and lesbian
community, including live & interactive content every weeknight, plus
sports, information and entertainment. While the company expects much
of its subscriber base to be comprised of members of the gay and
lesbian population, management also believes that quality programming
about the gay and lesbian experience, designed to entertain, educate
and inform, will attract many other segments of the viewing public.
The company's programming is available on a subscription basis to
those desiring to subscribe. The network is telecast 24 hours per day,
7 days per week. Providing distribution via satellite ensures
availability of the network across the United States, including
Alaska, Hawaii and Puerto Rico. Q Television Network is the official
network of Gay Games(R) VII. The network is also ad-supported. For
further information on programming and subscriptions, please visit
www.qtelevision.com.
About Time Warner Cable:
Time Warner Cable's Nebraska Division operates cable systems in 17
Eastern Nebraska towns, offering the most advanced system of home
entertainment and information available. Time Warner Cable provides
digital cable, a choice of broadband Internet service providers, and
residential phone service. Time Warner Cable owns and manages cable
systems serving subscribers in 27 states, which include some of the
most technologically advanced, best-clustered cable systems in the
country with more than 75% of the Company's customers in systems of
300,000 subscribers or more. Utilizing a fully upgraded advanced cable
network and a steadfast commitment to providing consumers with choice,
value and quality customer care, Time Warner Cable is an industry
leader in delivering advanced products and services such as video on
demand, high definition television, digital video recorders,
high-speed data, wireless home networking and Digital Phone. Time
Warner Cable is a subsidiary of Time Warner Inc. (NYSE:TWX).
Safe Harbor Statement
As a cautionary note to investors, certain matters discussed in
this press release may be forward-looking statements within the
meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such
matters involve risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results
to differ materially, including the following: changes in economic
conditions; general competitive factors; the television network's
ability to execute its business model and strategic plans; and the
risks described from time to time in the company's Securities and
Exchange Commission filings.
QTN Media Relations:
Priority Public Relations
Jim Strzalkowski, 818-338-3555
jim@prioritypr.net
or
QTN Investor Relations:
Equity Relations, Inc.
Richard Brown, 617-314-7379
Staff@EquityRelations.com
or
Time Warner Cable Nebraska
Ann Shrewsbury, 402-421-0378
ann.shrewsbury@twcable.com
Copyright Business Wire 2006
10Jan06 15:30 GMT
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