HITN-TV Launches on Verizon FiOS TV

“Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network (HITN-TV) announced that its award-winning Spanish-language programming is now available on Verizon FiOS TV Verizon will offer HITN in all FiOS TV markets.

“HITN provides one of the fastest growing demographic groups in the U.S. with exceptional educational and cultural programming. It is a meaningful addition to our expanding lineup of Spanish-language programming,” said Terry Denson, Vice President – FiOS TV content and programming.

Jose Luis Rodriguez, HITN-TV Founder and President, said: “HITN is happy to bring our educational programming to all of the markets that Verizon serves. We are proud to provide programming that is relevant to Hispanics. Having presence throughout Verizon FiOS TV’s service territory will ensure that Hispanics will have access to the valuable and entertaining content that is focused on helping them improve their life”.

HITN-TV, the first Spanish-language educational and cultural network in the U.S., offers programming that seeks to provide Latinos the tools and information to help them navigate life. Among HITN’s unique and diverse programming are: HITN’s original production and 2006 Beacon Award Winner for Outstanding Community Program Diálogo de Costa a Costa, a daily live program that provides a forum for Latinos to call in and provide their opinions and ask questions on key issues affecting their families and communities; EASY ESL, a series of classes to teach Spanish speakers English language skills; GED en Español, a series that prepares viewers to obtain their high school diploma; Ponte en Forma a fitness program series that combines workouts and valuable nutritional tips for a healthier life.

Verizon began offering its fiber-optic FiOS TV service in September 2005, and quickly established a reputation for the highest-quality entertainment experience in the market. Verizon is the only major U.S. telecom company building an advanced, all-digital, fiber-optic network, on a mass scale, all the way to customers’ homes. FiOS TV is now available in parts of 12 states: California, Delaware, Florida, Indiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas and Virginia. More information about FiOS TV, fiber optics and other broadband services and applications is available at www.verizonfios.com.

About HITN

Hispanic Information Telecommunications Network, Inc. (HITN), founded over 20 years ago, is the first Hispanic public television network providing educational and cultural programming in the United States. HITN was founded in 1987 with the mission of advancing the educational, cultural, socioeconomic and political aspirations of Latinos. Today the network reaches over 22 million households and remains the first media conduit offering educational, enriching and empowering content to the nation’s fastest growing ethnic group. HITN is committed to serving the Hispanic community through the development and distribution of high quality Spanish-language content. HITN is currently expanding its original productions and program lineup for the 2008 season. For more information on HITN, visit

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