FamilyNet Television Takes Delivery of TVU's BD1000 Broadcast Appliance for Broadband Distribution

FamilyNet Television Takes Delivery of TVU's BD1000 Broadcast Appliance for Broadband Distribution

Currently available to 15.7 million U.S. households on AT&T U-Verse, Verizon FiOs, major cable systems and independent carriers, FamilyNet is now available live over the Internet

ATLANTA and MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., March 9 /PRNewswire/ -- FamilyNet Television and TVU Networks today announced the launch of FamilyNet's live, 24/7 Broadband channel powered by TVU. FamilyNet has taken delivery of TVU's BD1000 Broadcast Appliance, a 1RU standalone plug-and-play broadcast server based on TVU's real-time packet replication (RPR) technology, to power its first Broadband TV channel in the history of the network.

With this single BD1000 appliance and a single broadband connection, FamilyNet's "made-for-families", entertainment programming will now be available to all U.S. broadband users who have downloaded TVUPlayer and on www.tvunetworks.com.

Broadband viewers will have real time accessibility to FamilyNet's slate of original shows; "EveryDay" with Marcus & Lisa, "Mornings," "Judie Byrd's Kitchen," and "Wretched" with Todd Friel as well as a blended mix of acquired content including laugh-out-loud sitcoms, dramas, children's programs, movies, sports, also lifestyle and travel series.

According to Van Mylar, Senior Vice President National Distribution and Marketing for FamilyNet Television, "We explored a broadband channel for quite some time. What attracted us to TVU was the standalone BD1000 broadcast appliance with its unlimited reach and scalability. Unlike streaming through traditional content delivery networks (CDNs), with TVU's P2P Technology we are assured of a high quality viewing experience for an unlimited number of viewers."

Paul Shen, CEO of TVU Networks states, "FamilyNet is the first and only family entertainment content provider on TVU Networks and we are very happy to include them in our channel line-up. It's exciting to know that through TVU, FamilyNet can now gain distribution to broadband users they currently do not serve."

About TVU Networks:

TVU Networks, www.tvunetworks.com, delivers a live global TV service transmitted via the internet. The service combines patent-pending Real-time P2P television delivery technology with a global network of content providers to bring viewers programs that they won't find on their local cable and satellite TV system, including sports and news from around the world. For TV broadcasters, both professional and amateur, TVU Networks offers a cost-effective turnkey solution to reach a global viewer base with an unlimited channel capacity and very low broadcasting costs. TVU's solution includes effective monetization capabilities for content owners, including geo-filtering, subscription services and personalized in-stream ad insertion tools. The TVU service has been downloaded by over 30 million viewers in 200 countries, and is currently shipping bundled with all HP Pavilion consumer laptops.

About FamilyNet Television:

FamilyNet Television is America's trusted entertainment network dedicated to providing responsible, relevant, and entertaining viewing choices for today's diverse family. Our "made for families" programming mix ensures appropriate television viewing for all ages. Whether it's our must-see originals, laugh-out-loud sitcoms, children's favorites, reality shows, or sports and lifestyle series, FamilyNet Television is the best destination to watch programming for and about families. FamilyNet Television was launched in Atlanta, Georgia on October 25, 2007 under the leadership of Dr. Charles F. Stanley, founder and president of In Touch Ministries. Dr. Stanley is also recognized as a New York Times best-selling author. FamilyNet Television is available 24/7 in over 15 million households via ACA, Charter Communications, Comcast Cable, Cox Communications, Time Warner, AT&T U-verse, NCTC, Verizon FiOs, SkyAngel IPTV, TVU Networks and multiple independent carriers.

Source: FamilyNet Television

CONTACT: CONTACT: Mika Saitoh of TVU networks Corp., +1-415-517-5555,
mika@tvunetworks.com; or Lisa Morgan of FamilyNet Television, +1-770-225-0913,
lisa.morgan@familynet.com

Web Site: http://www.tvunetworks.com/

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