Verizon Launches Trial of FiOS TV Online, Extending Multi-Screen Leadership

New Online Platform Lets FiOS TV Subscribers View Programming From any
Broadband Connection

NEW YORK, Aug. 27 /PRNewswire/ -- Verizon, the leader in delivering
high-quality entertainment experiences across TV, broadband and mobile
devices, has launched a trial to bring television programming online to FiOS
TV subscribers. As a partner in the industry's TV Everywhere initiative,
Verizon is taking the lead to bring customers the entertainment they want,
wherever and whenever they want it.

"As the appetite for instant, easy access to high-quality entertainment
continues to explode, only Verizon is able to deliver to customers what they
want, wherever they go," said Shawn Strickland, vice president of FiOS product
management for Verizon. "Whether it's at home through FiOS TV, FiOS Internet
or Verizon High Speed Internet or on the go with Verizon Wi-Fi or V CAST Video
from Verizon Wireless -- Verizon is well ahead of the industry in listening to
customers and giving them the access and control they're clamoring for."

Time Warner Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Jeff Bewkes said, "When we
first announced the TV Everywhere initiative, we hoped others in the industry
would soon sign on to provide consumers with more on-demand television content
over all platforms including broadband. We are pleased to partner with
Verizon to deliver TNT and TBS programming on-demand and online at no
additional cost to customers and to do so in a progressive manner that builds
the business for the future."

Verizon's trial includes content from Time Warner's Turner networks, TNT and
TBS, and will soon include content from other providers. Trial participants
will be able to watch the programs on their personal computers or laptops --
at home or away -- using any broadband connection. Using their Verizon Online
user names and passwords, participating FiOS TV customers will be able to
access the online programming at the networks' Web sites.

"As an industry, it's critical that we get the TV Everywhere user experience
and value proposition right," said Strickland. "Our FiOS TV trial will enable
us to integrate feedback from our customers to help deliver a service that is
consistent with the ultimate entertainment experience that FiOS TV customers
have come to expect."

Verizon: a Track Record of Multi-Screen Leadership
Verizon has been delivering high-quality video entertainment to its FiOS and
High Speed Internet broadband customers since 2005 with online services like
Starz Play, ESPN360, Disney Connection, YES Network and NFL Game Extra.
Verizon also is preparing to launch online content from EPIX, a new
cross-platform premium service from Viacom Inc., its Paramount Pictures unit,
Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer Studios Inc. (MGM) and Lionsgate.

In addition, V CAST Video from Verizon Wireless brings more than 100
full-length TV series from leading broadcast and cable providers to wireless
phones. These top-rated and most-watched programs rotate with the television
season, with episodes available on V CAST within hours of their first airing
on television. In the second quarter of 2009, there were nearly 40 million
downloads and streams of V CAST video and music.

The Verizon multi-screen experience also includes bringing online content to
TV sets. FiOS TV customers have the unique ability to use their TV screens to
interact with friends and followers on top social media sites Facebook and
Twitter. Plus, FiOS TV DVR subscribers can search and enjoy online videos
from blip.tv, Dailymotion and Veoh on their home-entertainment systems.

"Verizon's best-in-class networks and award-winning services provide an edge
in delivering entertainment and information to customers across all of their
screens," said Strickland. "The launch of our FiOS TV Online initiative is
the next step in our commitment to bring customers the best of what they want,
wherever they want it."

FiOS TV is currently available to more than 10.3 million homes in 14 states.
For the latest news, updates and information about FiOS TV, visit
www.verizon.com/newscenter and http://www.verizon.com/athomeblog.

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Heather Wilner of Verizon, +1-212-321-8333, heather.b.wilner@verizon.com