Q Television Network Signs Carriage Deal With Verizon

Q Television Network Signs Carriage Deal With Verizon

Premier GLBT Television Network to Provide Content for Verizon's FiOS TV

BURBANK, Calif., Feb. 2 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Continuing its drive for nationwide carriage, Q Television Network (BULLETIN BOARD: QBID) will provide content for Verizon FiOS TV, Verizon's new fiber-optic TV service. Through the agreement, Verizon FiOS TV will offer QTN as a premium subscription service.

QTN programming will include such hit shows as "Brunch," "QueerEdge with Jack E. Jett," "The Reichen Show," "Q on the Move," "QTN World News," "Xcess/Access," "On Topic" and "Flesh and Threads." Under the agreement, Verizon will also provide all of its subscribers with access to video-on-demand programming from QTN at no additional charge.

"Q Television Network is passionately committed to bringing its unique program offerings to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community wherever they are and by any means possible, including new platforms as they emerge in the marketplace. As Verizon continues to develop new entertainment platforms, we are thrilled to provide them with specialized programming that meets the needs of the GLBT communities," said Frank Olsen, QTN's President, CEO and Founder.

Verizon FiOS TV delivers more than 300 digital video and music channels, including more than 20 high-definition channels, plus access to more than 1,800-plus video-on-demand titles. Verizon provides FiOS TV on its fiber-to-the-premises network, which it is building in parts of 16 states, more than half of the states where it offers landline communications services. FiOS TV is currently available in parts of North Texas, Florida, Virginia, New York and Massachusetts, and Verizon will announce additional markets soon.

About Q Television Network:

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 monthly fee varies by region of the country. The network is telecast 24 hours per day, 7 days per week and features a variety of live and original programming. Q Television is available on such blue chip cable systems as Time Warner, Cox communications and RCN, among others, with availability approaching 3 million digital cable households in the U.S. 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.

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.

Media Contacts:

QTN Media Relations QTN Investor Relations
Kristien Brada-Thompson Richard Brown
Priority Public Relations Equity Relations, Inc
(818) 338-3555 (617) 314-7379
kristien@prioritypr.netStaff@EquityRelations.com

Verizon
Verizon FiOS TV
Sharon Cohen-Hagar
(972) 718-6205
Sharon.cohen-hagar@verizon.com

Source: Q Television Network

CONTACT: Media Relations, Kristien Brada-Thompson of Priority Public
Relations, +1-818-338-3555, kristien@prioritypr.net, for Q Television Network;
or Investor Relations, Richard Brown of Equity Relations, Inc,
+1-617-314-7379, Staff@EquityRelations.com, for Q Television Network; or
Sharon Cohen-Hagar of Verizon FiOS TV, +1-972-718-6205,
Sharon.cohen-hagar@verizon.com

Web site: http://www.qtelevision.com/

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