MSG Networks and Spectrum Partner to Make “MSG GO” Available to Spectrum Subscribers
October 04 2017 - 9:45AM
MSG Networks Inc. (NYSE:MSGN) and Charter Communications
(NASDAQ:CHTR) announced today that “MSG GO,” MSG Networks’ live
streaming and video on demand platform, is available to Charter’s
Spectrum subscribers who receive MSG Networks as part of their pay
television subscription in time for the NBA and NHL seasons.
With this agreement, “MSG GO” is distributed by all of MSG
Networks’ major distributors.
With “MSG GO,” Spectrum subscribers will now have access to the
same MSG Networks programming they enjoy as part of their pay
television subscription on their smartphone, tablet or personal
computer. This includes live game coverage of the New York Knicks,
New York Rangers, New Jersey Devils, New York Islanders, Buffalo
Sabres, New York Liberty and New York Red Bulls, along with more
in-depth team programming such as pre- and post-game shows, and
current and past episodes from MSG Networks’ slate of original
programming. 1
“We are pleased to expand our partnership with Spectrum to
include ‘MSG GO,’ which provides sports fans with access to all of
MSG Networks’ live NBA and NHL game content, as well as our
award-winning original programming, wherever they are,” said Adam
Levine, executive vice president, business affairs and
distribution, MSG Networks. “We look forward to providing Spectrum
subscribers in New York City, Western and Upstate New York and
other areas within the MSG Networks footprint with access to MSG
Networks’ coverage of their favorite teams on their preferred
devices.”
“We are pleased to partner with MSG Networks in giving customers
the ability to watch their favorite New York teams live on the go,
“ said Tom Montemagno, Executive Vice President of Programming
Acquisition for Charter Communications. “This is a great example of
our ongoing commitment to provide customers with greater
flexibility in how they enjoy content across multiple
platforms.”
Subscribers with a supported smartphone or tablet can download
the free “MSG GO” app by visiting the App Store or the Google Play
store. On computers, customers may visit MSGGo.com.
1 Subject to territorial restrictions and blackouts
About MSG Networks Inc.An
industry leader in sports production, and content development and
distribution, MSG Networks Inc. owns and operates two award-winning
regional sports and entertainment networks, MSG Network (MSG) and
MSG+, and a live streaming and video on demand platform, MSG GO.
The networks are home to 10 professional sports teams, delivering
live games of the New York Knicks; New York Rangers; New York
Islanders; New Jersey Devils; Buffalo Sabres; New York Liberty; New
York Red Bulls and the Westchester Knicks, as well as coverage of
the New York Giants and Buffalo Bills. Each year, MSG and
MSG+ collectively telecast approximately 500 live professional
games, along with a comprehensive lineup of other sporting events,
including college football and basketball, and critically-acclaimed
original programming. The gold standard for regional
broadcasting, MSG Networks has won 162 New York Emmy Awards over
the past ten years.
About SpectrumSpectrum is a
suite of advanced broadband services offered by Charter
Communications Inc., a leading broadband communications company and
the second largest cable operator in the United States. Spectrum
provides a full range of services, including Spectrum TV™ video
entertainment programming, Spectrum Internet™ access, and Spectrum
Voice™. Spectrum Business® similarly provides scalable, tailored,
and cost-effective broadband communications solutions to business
organizations, such as business-to-business Internet access, data
networking, business telephone, video and music entertainment
services, and wireless backhaul. More information about Spectrum
can be found at spectrum.com.
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