Ultimate Destination for Baseball Fans Launches in Time for Opening Day 2011
Spencer Municipal Utilities announced it will carry MLB Network, the 24-hour television home for baseball, covering all of baseball year-round beginning April 1st. Spencer Municipal Utilities, which serves subscribers in the Spencer area will offer MLB Network on Channel 139 and MLB HD on channel 339.
”We are excited to be bringing MLB Network to the baseball fans in Spencer just in time for the upcoming season,” said Amanda Gloyd, SMU’s sales and marketing coordinator.
MLB Network launched in 50 million cable and satellite homes on January 1, 2009 as the largest debut in cable television history and is currently available in more than 55 million homes. With live games, original programming, highlights, classic games, and coverage of baseball events, MLB Network is the ultimate television destination for baseball fans. For more information and to find MLB Network in your area, go to www.mlbnetwork.com.
“We are looking forward to launching MLB Network in HD on Spencer Municipal Utilities,” said Tony Petitti, President and Chief Executive Officer, MLB Network. “MLB Network offers great access and an insider’s perspective on the sport that has never been seen before. This partnership helps us expand our reach and accomplish our goal of bringing MLB Network to as many fans as possible.”
Spencer Municipal Utilities is a leading provider of cable, Internet, telephone and cellular service through i wireless in the Spencer community and has been providing water since 1886 and electric services since 1901.
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