Ad-Supported Streaming Home to Live Sports on
CBS and Top-Rated Original Shows "Tulsa King" and "SpongeBob
SquarePants" Now Included for Spectrum Video Customers at No Extra
Cost
STAMFORD, Conn. and NEW YORK, Aug. 22,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CHTR) and Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA) today
announced that the ad-supported version of Paramount's
direct-to-consumer streaming service, Paramount+ Essential, is now
available in all Spectrum TV Select and Mi
Plan Latino packages nationwide at no additional cost. As
part of the companies' new multi-year distribution agreement,
Spectrum video customers can immediately begin streaming over
40,000 episodes of shows and movies, including top-rated original
series like "Tulsa King," "Special Ops: Lioness," "SpongeBob
SquarePants," and "Big Brother," plus live sports on CBS, through
the Xumo Stream Box or any other Paramount+ supported device.
"By including Paramount+ Essential with our Spectrum TV Select
and Mi Plan Latino packages at no
extra cost, we are continuing to provide greater value for our
video customers," said Tom
Montemagno, Executive Vice President, Programming
Acquisition for Charter. "This partnership not only enhances the
viewing experience with access to top-rated original content and
live sports, but it also creates new distribution opportunities for
Paramount and is a significant step towards building a healthier
video ecosystem that benefits both our customers and the industry
as a whole."
Paramount+ Essential provides streaming access to programming
from CBS, America's most-watched network, in addition to hit shows
and movies from some of the most popular brands in entertainment,
including BET, Comedy Central, MTV, Nickelodeon and Paramount
Pictures.
"Paramount and Charter have a long-shared commitment to deliver
more ways for audiences to enjoy their favorite premium content as
the media landscape continues to evolve," said Ray Hopkins, President of U.S. Networks
Distribution at Paramount. "We look forward to expanding our reach
and engagement with Spectrum subscribers through the addition of
Paramount+ Essential for the first time, a broad household offering
with something for everyone across our leading portfolio of news,
sports and entertainment programming."
Eligible Spectrum video customers can learn more and activate
their Paramount+ Essential subscription at
www.spectrum.com/ParamountPlusOnUs.
About Paramount
Paramount Global (NASDAQ: PARA, PARAA)
is a leading global media, streaming and entertainment company that
creates premium content and experiences for audiences worldwide.
Driven by iconic consumer brands, Paramount's portfolio includes
CBS, Paramount Pictures, Nickelodeon, MTV, Comedy Central, BET,
Paramount+ and Pluto TV. Paramount holds one of the industry's most
extensive libraries of TV and film titles. In addition to offering
innovative streaming services and digital video products, the
company provides powerful capabilities in production, distribution,
and advertising solutions.
For more information about Paramount, please visit
www.paramount.com and follow @ParamountCo on social platforms.
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About Charter
Charter Communications, Inc.
(NASDAQ: CHTR) is a leading broadband
connectivity company and cable operator with services available to
more than 57 million homes and businesses in 41 states through its
Spectrum brand. Over an advanced communications network, the
Company offers a full range of state-of-the-art residential and
business services including Spectrum
Internet®, TV, Mobile and Voice.
For small and medium-sized companies, Spectrum
Business® delivers the same suite of broadband products
and services coupled with special features and applications to
enhance productivity, while for larger businesses and government
entities, Spectrum Enterprise® provides highly
customized, fiber-based solutions. Spectrum Reach®
delivers tailored advertising and production for the modern media
landscape. The Company also distributes award-winning news coverage
and sports programming to its customers through Spectrum Networks.
More information about Charter can be found at
corporate.charter.com.
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