HERNDON, Va., December 4, 2009 — RCN Corporation (NASDAQ: RCNI) announced today that it has added EWTN Español, the world’s largest Spanish religious media network that airs family and religious programming from a Catholic point of view, to its digital cable television lineup.
The channel will be in RCN’s Essentials Tier, MiVisión Lite, MiVisión Plus and El Paquetón packages on channels 267 and 575 in all its markets except in Lehigh Valley, where it will be on channels 337 and 785 for its customers who have been converted to RCN’s all-digital network.
«We are pleased to provide our Spanish speaking subscribers with the opportunity to hear the EWTN network in a language that speaks to them,» said Richard Ramlall, SVP, Strategic External Affairs and Programming at RCN.»RCN prides itself in being an industry leader in delivering programming that addresses the diverse heritage, culture, interests and strong sense of family within the Hispanic community.»
More than 80 percent of EWTN Español’s Spanish programming is produced in many locations across the U.S. and Latin America. EWTN Español offers inspiring talk shows, entertaining children’s animation, exclusive teaching series, live coverage of church events and thought-provoking documentaries.
Ramlall added that RCN offers Hispanic programming packages such as MiVisión Lite, MiVisión Plus and the recently launched El Paquetón. El Paquetón («Big Package») includes more than 100 English channels plus up to 39 Spanish channels. These Hispanic packages can be ordered by calling 1-800-RING-RCN (746-4726) or by visiting www.rcn.com.
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