FiOS Rolls Out YESHD Nationally (at no extra charge)

[Hutchinshouse]

The YES Network is going "national" on Verizon FiOS.

The regional sports network has reached a multiyear deal for the telco to carry the service -- sans its coverage of New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets games -- across the nation on the FiOS TV Extreme HD service at no extra charge to subscribers.

Link:http://www.multichannel.com/article/196122-FiOS_Rolls_Out_YES_National_ly_In_HD.php

It would sure be nice if DIRECTV did the same!

[Drew2k]

YES and Verizon FIOS are definitely in bed it seems. A couple of days ago I posted a press release that YES will supply it's content to Verizon FIOS for On-Demand viewing, the first agreement YES has reached for that.

YES is going "On-Demand" with Verizon FIOS - Could DIRECTV be next? (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=156049&highlight=verizon)

[dcowboy7]

The YES Network is going "national" on Verizon FiOS.

The regional sports network has reached a multiyear deal for the telco to carry the service -- sans its coverage of New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets games -- across the nation on the FiOS TV Extreme HD service at no extra charge to subscribers.

Link:http://www.multichannel.com/article/196122-FiOS_Rolls_Out_YES_National_ly_In_HD.php

It would sure be nice if DIRECTV did the same!

they do....i get YES at no extra cost....& the kicker is i dont even watch it. :grin:

[Steve]

they do....i get YES at no extra cost....& the kicker is i dont even watch it. :grin:Based on your location, wouldn't YES be considered one of your normal RSN's? /steve

[Hutchinshouse]

they do....i get YES at no extra cost....& the kicker is i dont even watch it. :grin:

The point is FiOS offers it to "everyone" "nationally" (at no extra charge). :D

[dcowboy7]

Based on your location, wouldn't YES be considered one of your normal RSN's? /steve

yes....thats the joke....but if they dont show the yankees like verizon why would u want YES anyways ?

[LarryFlowers]

So What... no Yankees, No Nets, why would anyone want it?


The point is FiOS offers it to "everyone" "nationally" (at no extra charge). :D

[Hutchinshouse]

So What... no Yankees, No Nets, why would anyone want it?

Yeah, I guess you're right. The New York market is small. :lol: Plus, if LarryFlowers doesn't want it, why would anyone else want it? :lol:

Let me try again, FiOS offers it to "everyone" "nationally" (at no extra charge).

What about the NY fans that do not live in the New York market? With FiOS you get the channel at no extra charge. With DIRECTV, you want it you pay extra.

I thought it was a great move by FiOS.

[hdtvfan0001]

Let me try again, FiOS offers it to "everyone" "nationally" (at no extra charge).
Just one question...

How does a service that is not located or operational nationally offer its services nationally?

(I thought so.... :D)

[dmurphy]

Yeah, I guess you're right. The New York market is small. :lol: Plus, if LarryFlowers doesn't want it, why would anyone else want it? :lol:

Let me try again, FiOS offers it to "everyone" "nationally" (at no extra charge).

What about the NY fans that do not live in the New York market? With FiOS you get the channel at no extra charge. With DIRECTV, you want it you pay extra.

I thought it was a great move by FiOS.

I assume that Yankees and/or Nets games are blacked out, outside of the NY area, right?

Even still - if you're a Yankee fan, there's so much to watch on YES - Yankeeography, CenterStage, Yankees Classics, etc. Lots of great shows!

[Hutchinshouse]

Just one question...

How does a service that is not located or operational nationally offer its services nationally?

(I thought so.... :D)

AAAAAAAAAh, FiOS :welcome_s

[hdtvfan0001]

AAAAAAAAAh, FiOS :welcome_s
:lol: :lol: :lol:

No FIOS even in this state or surrounding states for at least 2-3 more years - no "national" FIOS broadcasts here...that's for sure. :D

Using the terms "national" and "FIOS" in the same sentence is an oxymoron.

[Steve]

Using the terms "national" and "FIOS" in the same sentence is an oxymoron.It's not "nationwide".

It is "national", because it is available in several states.

[hdtvfan0001]

Actually, no. It's not "nationwide".

It is "national", because it is available in several states.
Rumor has it we have 50 dates in this nation now...:D

So...to be really accurate....it should be "Offered in most locations where FIOS is available".

[Steve]

Rumor has it we have 50 dates in this nation now...:D"nationwide" means everywhere. "national" can mean either.

[hdtvfan0001]

"nationwide" means everywhere. "national" can mean either.
I guess it depends on which dictionary you use...

na⋅tion⋅wide   /ˈneɪʃənˈwaɪd/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ney-shuhn-wahyd] Show IPA
–adjective extending throughout the nation (that would be all 50 states)

na⋅tion⋅al   /ˈnæʃənl, ˈnæʃnəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [nash-uh-nl, nash-nuhl] Show IPA
- concerning or encompassing an entire nation: a national radio network. ](that too would be all 50 states)

Bottom line - FIOS is only a regional provider and not national, so them offering anything nationally is a misnomer.

Class dismissed. :D

[LarryFlowers]

Excellent Professor... you hit the nail on the head. Unless you live somewhere FIOS is (in available areas there are only 19 million homes) FIOS is irrelevant. The "big" numbers for FIOS come mostly from the New York market. If FIOS was ever offered in my area I would definitely take a look at it... But Georgia isnt even on their radar:lol:


I guess it depends on which dictionary you use...

na⋅tion⋅wide   /ˈneɪʃənˈwaɪd/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [ney-shuhn-wahyd] Show IPA
–adjective extending throughout the nation (that would be all 50 states)

na⋅tion⋅al   /ˈnæʃənl, ˈnæʃnəl/ Show Spelled Pronunciation [nash-uh-nl, nash-nuhl] Show IPA
- concerning or encompassing an entire nation: a national radio network. ](that too would be all 50 states)

Bottom line - FIOS is only a regional provider and not national, so them offering anything nationally is a misnomer.

Class dismissed. :D

[Steve]

I don't know how else to describe something that's available in more than one state, but not all states. Maybe "regional" works, but I just checked and it's in 16 states now, including California and Vermont. Correctly or incorrectly, I've always used "nationwide" vs. "national" to differentiate companies like these. /steve

[n3ntj]

The YES Network is going "national" on Verizon FiOS.

The regional sports network has reached a multiyear deal for the telco to carry the service -- sans its coverage of New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets games -- across the nation on the FiOS TV Extreme HD service at no extra charge to subscribers.

Link:http://www.multichannel.com/article/196122-FiOS_Rolls_Out_YES_National_ly_In_HD.php

It would sure be nice if DIRECTV did the same!

Too bad we have to pay for SportsPack to get YES on D*. You'd think with the YES Bonus Channel on D*, we'd get 1st crack at it.

[Drew2k]

The quibbles about FIOS coverage area are rather silly, if you ask me, because the main point of this thread is that Verizon FIOS is offering YES free of charge to all of its customers, regardless of location. Contrast that with DIRECTV, who only provides YES free of charge to the local market. I don't know if Verizon does this with all of the Regional Sports Nets, or is just treating YES differently, but if it does expand to the other RSNs, it could be an enticement when potential digital customers compare FIOS to DIRECTV.

Verizon has also struck up a deal with YES for free on-demand content, also something DIRECTV does not offer, but something I hope that we will soon see ..,

[Hutchinshouse]

The quibbles about FIOS coverage area are rather silly, if you ask me, because the main point of this thread is that Verizon FIOS is offering YES free of charge to all of its customers, regardless of location. Contrast that with DIRECTV, who only provides YES free of charge to the local market. I don't know if Verizon does this with all of the Regional Sports Nets, or is just treating YES differently, but if it does expand to the other RSNs, it could be an enticement when potential digital customers compare FIOS to DIRECTV.

Verizon has also struck up a deal with YES for free on-demand content, also something DIRECTV does not offer, but something I hope that we will soon see ..,

BINGO!

Thanks Drew2k

[hdtvfan0001]

The quibbles about FIOS coverage area are rather silly, if you ask me, because the main point of this thread is that Verizon FIOS is offering YES free of charge to all of its customers, regardless of location.
Then that's what probably should have been said in the first place. :rolleyes::D

[cariera]

I assEven still - if you're a Yankee fan, there's so much to watch on YES - Yankeeography, CenterStage, Yankees Classics, etc. Lots of great shows!

However a lot of these (if not all) are blacked out outside of the NY DMA.:)

[Drew2k]

Then that's what probably should have been said in the first place. :rolleyes::DThe press release spells it out.

[hdtvfan0001]

The press release spells it out.
OK.....I'm certainly going to believe everything I read in a press release. :D

[Drew2k]

OK.....I'm certainly going to believe everything I read in a press release. :DI have to correct my self, it's not a press release, but a news article from a well respected source.

I also don't really understand the confusion that seems to be reigning here ...

From the article:

As such, YES Network will become the first RSN in the country available to all FiOS TV markets via channel 595 to Extreme HD subscribers outside of YES's home markets throughout New York state and in northern and central New Jersey.

As for the YES national pact, FiOS customers outside of YES's Major League Baseball and National Basketball Association territorial coverage areas will see the network's feed offering such Bronx Bombers-related fare as Yankees Batting Practice Today, bio series Yankeeography, the weekly manager series, The Joe Girardi Show, Yankees Magazine, Yankees Classics games, Yankees Hot Stove and the Emmy-winning kids show, Yankees on Deck.

To me it's quite clear that all FIOS customers who subscribe to the HD Extreme package will receive at no additional charge the YES RSN.

The main point still applies, regardless of any apparent confusion: Verizon FIOS is making YES available free of charge to all customers with the HD Extreme package, while with DIRECTV only the local market itself will receive the channel free of charge. If you're out of market with DIRECTV and want the channel you need to subscribe to the Sports package.

[Drew2k]

And here is an actual press release from YES: http://web.yesnetwork.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090413&content_id=1468036&vkey=2


Verizon Presents YES Nationally

YES first RSN to be distributed nationally on Verizon's FiOS TV service
By YES Network

NEW YORK — The YES Network, the most watched regional sports network in the country during the past six years, and Verizon, the only major provider that delivers all-digital TV service over an advanced all-fiber network straight to customers' homes, have reached a multiyear agreement under which Verizon is now distributing the YES Network in high definition nationally on the company's FiOS TV Extreme HD service. The YES Network will be the first regional sports network in the country available in all FiOS TV markets — at no additional charge. YES programming is available on Channel 595 to Extreme HD subscribers outside of YES' home markets throughout New York state and in northern and central New Jersey. New York Yankees and New Jersey Nets games will not be available to these subscribers; instead, they will receive substitute YES programming.

YES programming, including Yankees and Nets games, is available to Extreme HD subscribers in the YES Network's home markets on Channel 576. Customers in YES' home markets who missed the latest Yankees game can catch a free replay on Verizon's industry-leading video-on-demand (VOD) library.

"The Yankees have arguably the largest and most widespread fan base of any sports team in the country," said Ray Hopkins, COO of the YES Network. "Our agreement with Verizon ensures that the multitude of Yankees fans throughout the nation can share in the pinstripes experience through a broad variety of Yankees programming. This agreement with Verizon truly captures the power of and passion for the New York Yankees."

Terry Denson vice president — FiOS TV content and programming, said, "Adding YES programming in HD to our lineup is part of our commitment to giving FiOS TV subscribers the highest quality and best content there is, delivering the ultimate high-definition home-entertainment experience. Verizon FiOS TV is the best place to watch sports, and with the YES Network available in all markets, fans can catch up on America's favorite pastime and baseball's most popular, storied team."

The following Yankees-themed YES programming will be available nationally on FiOS TV Extreme HD:

• "Yankees Batting Practice Today" — features, analysis, matchups, interviews, news and statistics, as well as batting-practice coverage of the Yankees and their opponents.
• "Yankeeography" —YES' Yankees biography series, which has won 16 Emmy Awards in seven years.
• "The Joe Girardi Show" — weekly in-season show featuring Yankees manager Joe Girardi.
• "Yankees Magazine" — year-round weekly magazine show covering all things Yankees.
• "Yankees Classics" — special presentations of some of the greatest and most exciting games in Yankees history.
• "Yankees on Deck" — the Emmy-winning children's show featuring Yankees players and hosted by former Yankee and current YES analyst David Cone.
• "Yankees Hot Stove" — weekly studio program featuring all the off-season trade and free-agency activity, as well as other news, analyses and interviews.
Other YES programming available nationally on FiOS TV Extreme HD:
• "CenterStage" — Emmy-nominated one-on-one interview show hosted by YES' Michael Kay and featuring stars of sports and entertainment such as Michael Phelps, Dwyane Wade, Danica Patrick, Charlie Gibson, Jim Nantz and Jay Z.
• "Mike'D Up: Francesa on the FAN" — live weekday simulcasts of Mike Francesa's top-rated WFAN radio show.
• "Forbes SportsMoney" — monthly half-hour program covering the latest sports business news and trends.
• "SportsLife NYC" — monthly half-hour magazine show highlighting the unique personalities, events, trends, styles and new technology in sports.
• "This Week in Football" — weekly studio show during the NFL season, capturing all the action around the league, with an emphasis on the Giants and Jets.
• "Nets Magazine" — weekly magazine show covering all aspects of the Nets.

FiOS TV offers a broad collection of programming, with more than 500 all-digital channels and 14,000 video-on-demand (VOD) titles each month — 70 percent of which are free. Verizon's VOD library also includes more than 1,300 HD titles. FiOS TV is currently available to more than 9.2 million homes in 14 states.

For more information on FiOS TV, consumers can visit www.verizon.com/fiostv (http://www.verizon.com/fiostv) or call their local Verizon sales office or 888-438-3467.

Verizon Communications Inc. (NYSE:VZ), headquartered in New York, is a leader in delivering broadband and other wireline and wireless communication innovations to mass market, business, government and wholesale customers. Verizon Wireless operates America's most reliable wireless network, serving more than 80 million customers nationwide. Verizon's Wireline operations include Verizon Business, which delivers innovative and seamless business solutions to customers around the world, and Verizon Telecom, which brings customers the benefits of converged communications, information and entertainment services over the nation's most advanced fiber-optic network. A Dow 30 company, Verizon employs a diverse workforce of nearly 224,000 and last year generated consolidated operating revenues of more than $97 billion. For more information, visit www.verizon.com (http://www.verizon.com/).

_______________________
VERIZON'S ONLINE NEWS CENTER: Verizon news releases, executive speeches and biographies, media contacts, high-quality video and images, and other information are available at Verizon's News Center on the World Wide Web at www.verizon.com/news (http://www.verizon.com/news). To receive news releases by e-mail, visit the News Center and register for customized automatic delivery of Verizon news releases.

The YES Network features exclusive telecasts of the 26-time World Champion New York Yankees and the New Jersey Nets. In addition to the Yankees and Nets, YES televises other pro and college games, as well as Emmy Award-winning biography, interview and magazine programs. The network also presents a live daily simulcast of WFAN's Mike'd Up: Francesa on the FAN show. Further YES Network information can be found at www.yesnetwork.com. (http://www.yesnetwork.com/)

[hdtvfan0001]

The main point still applies, regardless of any apparent confusion: Verizon FIOS is making YES available free of charge to all customers with the HD Extreme package, while with DIRECTV only the local market itself will receive the channel free of charge. If you're out of market with DIRECTV and want the channel you need to subscribe to the Sports package.
You are certainly correct.

The hoopla earlier was around an Dictionary debate. :D

[cforrest]

YES and Verizon FIOS are definitely in bed it seems. A couple of days ago I posted a press release that YES will supply it's content to Verizon FIOS for On-Demand viewing, the first agreement YES has reached for that.

YES is going "On-Demand" with Verizon FIOS - Could DIRECTV be next? (http://www.dbstalk.com/showthread.php?t=156049&highlight=verizon)

Having both D* and FIOS TV, I checked out YES & SNY on Demand. While it is great, you can watch the Yankee & Mets games you missed the next day, but they are in SD, not in HD. That was a big let down IMO. I am sure D* will have a YES On Demand channel soon, only a matter of time IMO.

[Drew2k]

You are certainly correct.

The hoopla earlier was around an Dictionary debate. :DRespectfully, an unnecessary debate, at that. :)

[Justin23]

I have to correct my self, it's not a press release, but a news article from a well respected source.

I also don't really understand the confusion that seems to be reigning here ...

From the article:





To me it's quite clear that all FIOS customers who subscribe to the HD Extreme package will receive at no additional charge the YES RSN.

The main point still applies, regardless of any apparent confusion: Verizon FIOS is making YES available free of charge to all customers with the HD Extreme package, while with DIRECTV only the local market itself will receive the channel free of charge. If you're out of market with DIRECTV and want the channel you need to subscribe to the Sports package.

So FiOS customers without HD won't get this channel for free?

J

[Drew2k]

So FiOS customers without HD won't get this channel for free?

JIt seems that way. This is the first RSN anywhere in the nation that Verizon is providing "out of market" for no additional fee.

(I guess Verizon is also using this an enticement to move customers to their HD Extreme package.)

[Justin23]

Well technically you have to pay something....the FiOS HD Extreme Package. I can say that I get YES for free with the D* Premier package...

J

[Drew2k]

Well technically you have to pay something....the FiOS HD Extreme Package. I can say that I get YES for free with the D* Premier package...

JI suppose that's one way to look at things. :)

[CapeCodder]

The question is "is there anything on YES worth watching if the Yanks and Mets aren't included?" Or perhaps the question is, "Is there anything on YES worth watching even if the Yanks and Mets are included?"

[Steve]

The question is "is there anything on YES worth watching if the Yanks and Mets aren't included?" Or perhaps the question is, "Is there anything on YES worth watching even if the Yanks and Mets are included?"No need to ask who you root for! :lol: /steve

[dcowboy7]

The question is "is there anything on YES worth watching if the Yanks and Mets aren't included?"

but the mets arent on YES....they are on SNY.

[zimm7778]

YES is also now available on Brighthouse Cable in Tampa. I don't know if this is a national deal with BH or just because the Yankees have such a large presence here.

[n3ntj]

So, although D* and YES have a special agreement for the YES Bonus Cam that only those in NY can watch, will D* offer YES as a national RSN too?