Frontier to Launch Ovation’s VOD, HD Services

By R. Thomas Umstead
( Broadcasting & Cable )
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Frontier Communications will add arts network Ovation’s High–Definition and Video-on-Demand services in several of its systems beginning Aug. 1, said network officials.

Ovation’s HD and VOD services will be available to Frontier systems in Portland, Ore.; Seattle, Wash. and Ft. Wayne, Ind., beginning Aug/ 1.  Frontier has carried Ovation’s standard definition channel since 2007, according to the network.

“Now, Frontier subscribers not only have access to Ovation HD, but also have a selection of exclusive and sneak-peek programming through our on-demand offering,” said Pam Bertino, senior VP of content distribution for Ovation. “We want to thank Frontier for their continued support of the arts and Ovation.”

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R. Thomas Umstead
R. Thomas Umstead

R. Thomas Umstead serves as senior content producer, programming for Multichannel News, Broadcasting + Cable and Next TV. During his more than 30-year career as a print and online journalist, Umstead has written articles on a variety of subjects ranging from TV technology, marketing and sports production to content distribution and development. He has provided expert commentary on television issues and trends for such TV, print, radio and streaming outlets as Fox News, CNBC, the Today show, USA Today, The New York Times and National Public Radio. Umstead has also filmed, produced and edited more than 100 original video interviews, profiles and news reports featuring key cable television executives as well as entertainers and celebrity personalities.