Continuing its drive for nationwide carriage,
Q Television Network will provide content for Verizon FiOS TV, Verizon's new fiber-optic TV service. Through the agreement, Verizon FiOS TV will offer QTN as a premium subscription service.
QTN programming will include such hit shows as "Brunch," "QueerEdge with Jack E. Jett," "The Reichen Show," "Q on the Move," "QTN World News," "Xcess/Access," "On Topic" and "Flesh and Threads." Under the agreement, Verizon will also provide all of its subscribers with access to video-on-demand programming from QTN at no additional charge.
"Q Television Network is passionately committed to bringing its unique program offerings to the gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender community wherever they are and by any means possible, including new platforms as they emerge in the marketplace. As Verizon continues to develop new entertainment platforms, we are thrilled to provide them with specialized programming that meets the needs of the GLBT communities," said Frank Olsen, QTN's President, CEO and Founder.