NEW YORK, Jan. 29, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Beginning
January 29, Bloomberg Television will
be available to Verizon Fios TV customers, giving viewers in
New York, Philadelphia, Washington, D.C., Boston and other cities across the East Coast
access to Bloomberg TV's premier global business and finance news,
analysis and commentary on channel 605.
Bloomberg TV will be available to customers in global business
and financial hubs through various Fios packages, including
Current TV, serving enterprises and B2B locations throughout
the Fios footprint.
"Bloomberg continues to be a leading news destination for
business and finance professionals all across the globe," said M.
Scott Havens, Global Head of Digital
& Media Distribution, Bloomberg Media. "We are pleased to have
reached this agreement to bring our unrivaled business news to
millions of Verizon Fios customers, many of whom are the world's
most influential decision-makers that seek our business-critical
insight throughout their day."
"Fios TV customers enjoy a wide range of viewing choices and
we're pleased to add Bloomberg TV to that line-up," said
Erin McPherson, Verizon's Head of
Content Strategy, Acquisitions and Programming. "Bloomberg's
content will be welcomed by our viewers seeking first-class global
business news coverage."
Bloomberg TV is the premiere worldwide 24-hour
business and financial news network. Viewers can watch Bloomberg
TV's popular programming such as Bloomberg Surveillance
(4-7 AM/EST), a weekday morning
program, and the newly launched Bloomberg Wall Street Week
(Fridays at 6PM/ET). Bloomberg TV
also features interviews with top newsmakers, business executives,
and global leaders on a wide variety of topics, including: market
trends, investment, international relations, technology and
more.
Fios TV will deliver the Bloomberg Television signal to its
customers beginning January 29 on channel 605.
About Bloomberg Media
Bloomberg Media is a leading,
global, multi-platform brand that provides decision-makers with
timely news, analysis and intelligence on business, finance,
technology, climate change, politics and more. Powered by a
newsroom of over 2,700 journalists and analysts, we reach
influential audiences worldwide across every platform including
digital, social, TV, radio, print and live events. Bloomberg Media
is a division of Bloomberg LP. Visit BloombergMedia.com for more
information.
About Verizon
Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE,
Nasdaq: VZ) was formed on June 30,
2000 and is celebrating its 20th year as one of the world's
leading providers of communications, information and entertainment
products and services. Headquartered in New York City and with a presence around the
world, Verizon generated revenues of $130.9
billion in 2018. The company offers voice, data and video
services and solutions on its award winning networks and platforms,
delivering on customers' demand for mobility, reliable network
connectivity, security and control.
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