University of Memphis Athletics
CSTV Is Added to Comcast Cable Systems
Nov 08, 2006 | General
Nov. 8, 2006
NEW YORK - CSTV has gained carriage in several key markets, it was announced today. Beginning this week, CSTV will be available to Comcast digital cable subscribers in Memphis, Tenn.; Jackson, Meridian, Laurel and Hattiesburg, Miss.; Huntington, W. Va; Lake County, Fla. and Monroe, La. Beginning December 15, the channel will be available to customers in Houma and LaPlace, La. These markets are the homes to C-USA institutions Memphis, Southern Miss., Marshall, UCF and Tulane.
"We are excited to add this accessible coverage in the home markets of the universities of one of our most valued conference partners," said Brian Bedol, President and CEO, CSTV Networks, Inc. "Cable operators around the country continue to realize the value and quality of CSTV and we anticipate further growth in distribution."
"The local programming CSTV offers will fit great in these communities," said John Ridall, President, Comcast Southern Division. "And when you combine CSTV with our other great sports programming available through digital cable, ON DEMAND and online using Comcast High-Speed Internet, our customers now have the best sports content available today."
"The inherent local appeal of CSTV, driven by our C-USA relationship, combined perfectly with Comcast's true commitment to serving its local communities," said Bob Rose, Executive Vice President, Distribution, CSTV. "We are thrilled Comcast sees CSTV's unique product strengths and local power."
CSTV covers more C-USA athletics in more ways than anyone else. This season CSTV will air live game coverage of 19 men's and women's basketball games and eight conference tournament games.
CSTV is currently available in hundreds of communities across the country through virtually every major cable operator including those covering the markets of East Carolina, Houston, Rice, UAB and UTEP.
