Cablevision Expands iO(R) International Through Launch of 11th New Language Category - iO Filipino

Cablevision Expands iO(R) International Through Launch of 11th New Language Category - iO Filipino

iO Filipino Features Leading In-Language Networks TFC (The Filipino Channel) and GMA Pinoy TV

BETHPAGE, N.Y., June 3 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE:CVC) announced today the addition of an iO Filipino Package to its comprehensive iO International programming service. The new Filipino Package, consisting of TFC (The Filipino Channel), on Channel 268; and GMA Pinoy TV, on Channel 269; is available across Cablevision's service area, and is the 11th distinct international package available to iO TV customers.

TFC (The Filipino Channel) delivers 24-hour programming to Filipino Americans. Programming includes live news broadcasts, top-rated programming for the entire family -- dramas, comedies, children's shows, talk shows, hit movies and more. GMA Pinoy TV is a 24-hour general interest channel in the Filipino language. Programming includes news, public affairs, lifestyle & human interest, drama, comedy, music and variety shows. Some of its most popular variety show programs are Eat Bulaga, Pinoy Pop Superstar, Master Showman and Unang Hirit, the Philippines leading morning variety talk show.

"iO Filipino is an important addition to iO International. It is our first Filipino in-language offering, our 11th new language category, and demonstrates Cablevision's ongoing commitment to delivering high-quality, in-language programming to our international customers," said John Trierweiler, Cablevision's senior vice president of product management. "We are pleased to offer this valuable service to our Filipino customers, and to build on the growth of iO International, which is also a perfect complement to Optimum Voice World Call, which allows our customers to call around the world for one low flat-rate price."

The iO Filipino package will be available for $14.95 per month, and both services will also be offered as individual channel selections for $9.95 per month, each. In order to receive iO Filipino, customers must have a Scientific Atlanta digital cable set-top box. Customers interested in iO Filipino can call 877-980-7636 to order or go to http://optimum.com/io/international/filipino.jsp for additional information.

With nearly 2.7 million iO TV customers, more than 85 percent of Cablevision's cable customers are iO TV digital cable customers, the highest digital penetration in the nation. iO TV offers customers access to 360 channels, including 53 premium movie channels, 48 channels of commercial-free digital music, more than 3,500 titles available on demand at all times, an interactive programming guide, 45 high-definition programming services and uniquely valuable interactive television applications like News 12 Interactive.

Optimum Voice(R) World Call, Cablevision's innovative international calling plan, Optimum Voice World Call, giving customers up to 250 minutes per month of calling anywhere in the world, including up to 30 minutes of calls to Cuba, from their Optimum Voice phone for a flat monthly fee of $19.95, delivering more value to customers than any other international calling plan.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) is one of the nation's leading entertainment and telecommunications companies. Its cable television operations serve more than 3 million households in the New York metropolitan area. The company's advanced telecommunications offerings include its iO TV(SM) digital television, Optimum Online(R) high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice(R) digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision's Rainbow Media Holdings LLC operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, WE tv and other national and regional networks. In addition to its telecommunications and programming businesses, Cablevision owns Madison Square Garden and its sports teams, the New York Knicks, Rangers and Liberty. The company also operates New York's famed Radio City Music Hall, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

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Source: Cablevision Systems Corp.

CONTACT: Sarah Chaikin, +1-516-803-2352, for Cablevision Systems Corp.

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http://www.cablevision.com/
http://optimum.com/io/international/filipino.jsp

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