FTC VISION CUSTOMERS TO HAVE ACCESS TO ALL 2011 REGULAR-SEASON BRAVES GAMES (3.30.11)
March 30, 2011, Kingstree, S.C. – Representatives from Farmers Telephone Cooperative, (FTC) Inc. today announced FTC Vision customers will have access to all of the Atlanta Braves Major League Baseball (MLB) games for the 2011 regular season.
Through FOX Sports Carolinas, SportSouth, ESPN and FOX, FTC Vision customers will be able to watch all 162 regular-season games with all scheduled for broadcast in high definition (an HD-capable TV is required to view HD programming). In addition, four spring training games and two exhibition games live from Turner Field were televised.
“We are excited to announce the broadcast of the Atlanta Braves games for our FTC Vision customers,” said Brad Erwin, chief executive officer of FTC. “Our customers, and Braves fans alike, are sure to enjoy this year’s MLB season, and we are happy to be able to provide this service.”
Viewing schedules for the games can be found online at http://ftc-i.net/atlanta-braves-2011-schedule/.
About FTC Vision
FTC Vision is a state-of-the-art IPTV (Internet protocol television) digital video service that provides FTC customers with more channels, features and a more enhanced viewing experience than traditional cable television. FTC Vision customers can access more than 200 high-quality digital video and music channels, including premium and high definition (HD) channels. HD programming from FTC Vision includes channels such as Disney, ESPN and Lifetime Movie Network, complete with high-resolution quality and 5.1 Dolby Digital audio. In addition, FTC Vision’s Premium Pass package gives customers premium movie networks such as HBO, Cinemax, Showtime and Starz/Encore.
About FTC
Founded in 1952, Farmers Telephone Cooperative Inc. is a local, multifaceted telecommunications company headquartered in Kingstree. Serving more than 60,000 customers within a coverage area of 3,000 miles, FTC provides cutting-edge technology to businesses and residents in Williamsburg, Lee, Sumter, Clarendon and Florence counties in South Carolina. A veteran in the telephone industry, FTC is the second largest telephone cooperative in the United States. FTC has evolved into a state-of-the-art organization offering local and long-distance telephone service, security systems and monitoring, video, digital wireless and high-speed Internet services. Customers can choose from a wide array of products and services at any of the eight full-service business offices. For additional information about FTC, call 888-218-5050 or visit http://www.ftc-i.net or http://www.facebook.com/FarmersTelephone.
