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Verizon FiOS TV Launches ION Media Networks ‘Diginets’ in Boston

Qubo, ION Life, The Worship Network Added to Internet-Protocol-TV Service

By Michael Malone -- Broadcasting & Cable, 4/2/2008 8:49:00 AM

ION Media Networks launched digital channels qubo, ION Life and The Worship Network on Verizon Communications’ FiOS TV video service in Boston.

The launch follows a similar one in New York and New Jersey. FiOS will carry not only the flagship ION Television network -- which airs a lineup of vintage programming, such as Baywatch -- but also ION’s 24-hour digital channels.

qubo is a children’s channel, ION Life focuses on “active living and personal growth” and The Worship Network airs “inspirational programming.”

“The launch of our diginets clearly demonstrates Verizon’s commitment to its FiOS TV subscribers,” ION network-distribution president Steve Friedman said. “It also reinforces the value of special-interest programming on television.”

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  Beginning early Arpril 2008, ION TV began re-airing the groundbreaking television series, Quantum Leap, starring Scott Bakula and Dean Stockwell. All the other cable providers in the Washington DC/Baltimore MD area where I live (Comcast, Direct TV, DISH network) carry ION as part of their basic cable package. Much to my dismay, Verizon FIOS does not list ION as part of any package in the DC/Baltimore viewing area.
  
  I've found several articles referencing the fact that Verizon FIOS began to carry ION in 2007. This article heralds Verizon FIOS' launch of ION in the Boston area. How can I lodge a complaing with Verizon and strongly encourage them to being offering ION in my area (Washington DC/Baltimore MD)? I would love to be able to watch Quantum Leap again!
  
  Thanks for any help you can provide.
  Anita Balestino

  
  

  
  Anita Balestino - 4/19/2008 3:37:00 PM EDT
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