MONROE, La., Oct. 25 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- CenturyTel, Inc.
(NYSE: CTL) is launching unique new products, including Broadband TV, in
small-city markets across 25 states. CenturyTel High-Speed Internet customers
can now enjoy more than 24 channels of real-time, live television on their
computers via CenturyTel's new Broadband TV service.
CenturyTel's Broadband TV service includes anytime, anywhere access to
live television. Customers can access a wide range of quality programming
including news, weather, sports, history, financial reports, comedy, programs
for the family and kids, movies, TV classics and more.
CenturyTel will continually add entertainment choices such as music,
on-demand movie and sports programming. With CenturyTel Broadband TV there is
no hardware or software to install. It gives customers more control and
flexibility to watch TV on their own schedule -- much like DVR technology
except it's completely mobile.
"Because CenturyTel has consistently invested in high-quality network
infrastructure, our customers can enjoy the mobility and convenience in
entertainment services typically only available in urban markets," said Karen
Puckett, CenturyTel President and Chief Operating Officer. "We are excited
about providing an alternative to traditional entertainment platforms with the
launch of our Broadband TV service. Applications utilizing high-speed
streaming audio and video leverage the strength of our network and demonstrate
CenturyTel's broadband leadership."
CenturyTel (NYSE: CTL) is a leading provider of communications, High-Speed
Internet and entertainment services in small-to-mid-size cities through our
broadband and fiber transport networks. Included in the S&P 500 Index,
CenturyTel delivers advanced communications with a personal touch to customers
in 25 states. Visit us at http://www.centurytel.com.
Visit this link to view a short demonstration of Broadband TV.
http://www.mobitv.com/centurytel/demo/player/offlineVersion.html
For a free, 48-hour trial subscription to CenturyTel's Broadband TV
service (available only to members of the media) please call Annmarie Sartor
at 318-388-9671 or email annmarie.sartor@centurytel.com.
SOURCE CenturyTel, Inc.
Contact: Annmarie Sartor of CenturyTel, Inc., +1-318-388-9671, annmarie.sartor@centurytel.com