Cablevision Will Add The Tennis Channel to iO Sports Pak

Cablevision Will Add The Tennis Channel to iO Sports Pak

Existing NCTC Contract Paves Way For Channel To Be Made Available In Both Standard-Definition And HD To Any Cablevision Customer Who Wants To Receive It

BETHPAGE, N.Y., Aug. 26 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- Cablevision Systems Corp. (NYSE:CVC) today announced that it has opted to add the Tennis Channel to the iO Sports Pak, in both standard-definition and HD, by virtue of an existing agreement between the channel and the National Cable Television Cooperative (NCTC), of which Cablevision is a member. Other cable operators, including at least one in Cablevision's market, are today carrying the Tennis Channel through this NCTC agreement.

Cablevision has accepted in full the Tennis Channel's agreement with NCTC, granting Cablevision the right to carry the network. The final step in the process will be the Tennis Channel providing its broadcast signal to Cablevision as required by its contract with the NCTC.

"We think this is a great solution that will allow New York tennis fans to see the Tennis Channel's coverage of the U.S. Open," said John Trierweiler, Cablevision's senior vice president of product management. "We have opened up channels 399 and 795 for the standard-definition and HD feeds of the Tennis Channel and are looking forward to making the network available to our Sports Pak customers by Friday, in time for the start of the U.S. Open. We hope the leadership of the Tennis Channel will work with us to expedite this process and ensure that New York tennis fans are able to enjoy its coverage of this major event."

Available for just $5.95 per month to digital cable customers who have Family Cable service and above, the iO Sports Pak already includes 15 top sports and lifestyle networks, many available in both standard-definition and HD. The Tennis Channel and its comprehensive coverage of the sport is a perfect addition to this exciting service.

For more information on the iO Sports Pak, visit http://www.optimum.com/io/sports.

About Cablevision

Cablevision Systems Corporation (NYSE:CVC) is one of the nation's leading media and entertainment 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 digital television, Optimum Online high-speed Internet, Optimum Voice digital voice-over-cable, and its Optimum Lightpath integrated business communications services. Cablevision operates several successful programming businesses, including AMC, IFC, Sundance Channel and WE tv, through Rainbow Media Holdings LLC, and serves the New York area as publisher of Newsday and other niche publications through Newsday Media Group. In addition to these 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, the Beacon Theatre, and the Chicago Theatre, and owns and operates Clearview Cinemas.

Source: Cablevision Systems Corp.

CONTACT: Jim Maiella, +1-516-803-3947

Web Site: http://www.optimum.com/io/sports

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