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CableVision launches video on demand service

CableVision today announced the launch of a new Video-on-Demand service.It is already available in Somerset, and will be rolled out parish-by-parish over the coming months, moving from West to East.According to CableVision, the new service is on Channel 500, and provides ‘Anytime Entertainment’ with a library of movies, shows and events that customers can browse and access when they want, at the click of their remotes.The company says that viewers can also pause, rewind, and fast-forward the VOD programming they are watching. The service will be made available to all CableVision TV subscribers, and does not require internet service or a monthly subscription fee. It will work with any of the digital set-top boxes currently in customers’ homes and will be added to customers’ service without the need for a service call or additional wiring.Prices for paying content start at $2.99. Among the categories in the new service are movies including new releases and genres, HD (and soon) 3D movies; ‘Free For Kids’ content; events such as UFC and boxing; and Premium channel programming from Showtime and TMC. There is also a free Karaoke channel, as well as free sports programming. CableVision will be adding to the library of content on a regular basis.CableVision General Manager, Terry Roberson said: “Video-on-demand is one of the most popular services in entertainment today, and we’re excited to be bringing it to our customers. It’s TV on their schedules — no need to leave home — and with access to a huge and growing selection of programming. Now, if you decide to rent a movie at 3.24pm, you can start watching then, pause, and finish watching later that evening. You can even watch the movie over again. Movies will be available on our system even before they reach Netflix.”Customers who are interested in purchasing programming from Channel 500 and the library of Video-on-Demand titles are invited to visit CableVision’s website — www.cablevision.bm — or the company’s Customer Care Centre in Washington Mall.