San Ramon, CA--April 30, 2007—Comcast now offers the new “Comcast Dragon Pack” of Chinese-language television channels throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
The new Comcast Dragon Pack provides customers with 5 top rated networks from Taiwan and mainland China including the long awaited Phoenix Channels. “The New Dragon Pack is part of Comcast's on-going commitment to our customers to continue to bring value by expanding our already extensive diverse programming line-up,” stated Natalie Rouse, Director, National Ethnic Marketing for Comcast. “It's also part of our commitment to our diverse communities to offer programming that connects them to their communities around the world.”
The Comcast Dragon Pack Includes:
Phoenix InfoNews Channel (PTVN) on channel 257
Described as the “Chinese Version of CNN” by the New York Times, Phoenix InfoNews is the station more people turn to for 24/7 breaking news, financial reports, current affairs, sports and weather reports.
Phoenix North America Chinese Channel (PSTV) on channel 258
Phoenix North America Chinese Channel is a general entertainment channel broadcast in Mandarin, providing 24 hours of news, current affairs, documentaries, talk shows, culture, travel, lifestyle, TV series, and locally-produced programs featuring in-depth reports and live interviews on issues of concern to Chinese communities in North America.
ET-Super on channel 256
A (Mandarin) Chinese language general entertainment programming service presented a total of twenty-four (24) hours per day, seven (7) days a week and consists of a broad array of domestic and international news, information and entertainment programming, films and drama, talk shows, teen and children’s programming, music videos, comedy and sports programming, all such programming to be targeted to a (Mandarin) Chinese-speaking viewers.
CTI-Zhong Tian Channel on channel 243
CTI Zhong Tian Channel provides Chinese viewers with the latest and finest news, dramas, variety, entertainment and information television programming. CTI-ZTC keeps you abreast of the most timely news and international affairs from news gathering centers around the world. CTI-ZTC offers drama series and movies from Taiwan, Hong Kong and China in a variety of genres. Enjoy everything from variety, cooking, music, fashion, travelogue, local Chinese community news and much more.
CCTV-4 on channel 244
China Central Television (CCTV) is China's largest provider of cultural, news and entertainment programming. Its overseas channel, CCTV-4 was created to keep the 50 million Chinese living outside China informed of news from their homeland. Programming highlights include breaking news in Mandarin and English, arts, culture, entertainment and TV dramas, exclusive documentaries and financial reports, blockbuster movies and dramas featuring the top stars from greater China, captivating entertainment programs from the latest fashion trends to festivals and celebrations, educational, and children's programs.
Comcast digital subscribers can add the Comcast Dragon Pack for the great value of $19.99 per month, which includes all 5 Mandarin-language networks. At this time, Comcast is also offering customers up to 2 digital cable boxes FREE* for 12 months when they subscribe to digital services. This special offer allows Comcast Dragon Pack customers to enjoy the Chinese programming in up to 3 rooms for price of one.
To get the new Comcast Dragon Pack, Bay Area residents can call Comcast at 1-800-549-8018. Chinese-language translation assistance is available upon request.
About Comcast Corporation
Comcast Corporation (Nasdaq: CMCSA, CMCSK) (http://www.comcast.com) is the nation's leading provider of cable, entertainment and communications products and services. With 24.2 million cable customers, 12.1 million high-speed Internet customers, and 3.0 million voice customers, Comcast is principally involved in the development, management and operation of broadband cable systems and in the delivery of programming content.
Comcast's content networks and investments include E! Entertainment Television, Style Network, The Golf Channel, VERSUS, G4, AZN Television, PBS KIDS Sprout, TV One, four regional Comcast SportsNets and Comcast Interactive Media, which develops and operates Comcast's Internet business. Comcast also has a majority ownership in Comcast-Spectacor, whose major holdings include the Philadelphia Flyers NHL hockey team, the Philadelphia 76ers NBA basketball team and two large multipurpose arenas in Philadelphia.
*After 12 month promotional period regular rates apply. Digital receivers are $6.99 each/month and must be installed before 6/30/07. |