TBN's Four Signature Networks Transmitted on ``Intelsat Americas 5''

Added : ( Sat Aug 07 2004 )

High Capacity Satellite -- U.S. Telecom Industry

TUSTIN, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Aug 5, 2004--Trinity Broadcasting Network (TBN) executives at national headquarters, Tustin CA, announced that TBN's four signature networks -- TBN, JCTV, Enlace USA and The Church Channel -- are now transmitted on hybrid Intelsat Americas 5, the new-generation communications satellite operated by Intelsat Global Service Corporation.

"As the worlds largest faith channel, TBN understands the faith community and has created a group of channels to reach them," said Paul Crouch, Jr., Vice President of Administration. "TBN features more original and exclusive programs than other faith channels and plans to offer more movies, documentaries and eventually sitcoms as well as dramas that will impact society in a positive manner," Crouch added.

The Intelsat Americas 5 serves the United States, Alaska, Hawaii, southern Canada, Mexico, and the Caribbean. It is outfitted with 24 C-band and 28 Ku-band transponder and generates a total of 3200 RF watts of on-board transmitter power. "Intelsat Americas 5 is among the highest capacity satellites in the U.S. telecommunications industry today," explains Ben Miller, Vice President, Engineering, Trinity Broadcasting Network. "TBN, The Church Channel, TBN Enlace USA & JCTV can be received free of charge to anyone living in North America (US/Canada). All that individual needs is a home satellite receive system capable of receiving digital TV signals from Intelsat Americas 5 satellite. For instance, JCTV (TBN's Youth Network) is a free-to-air (FTA) channel with no encryption on the signal. Viewers will not pay any one-time or monthly subscription fees."

TBN is the world's largest religious network and America's most watched faith channel. TBN offers 24 hours of commercial-free inspirational programming that appeals to people in a wide variety of denominations. Faith-based programs include gospel music concerts, informative talk shows, and contemporary music videos. There are also enriching programs for children, health and fitness shows, news and information programs as well as theatrical released movies and uplifting worships from America's premier churches. TBN now reaches every major continent via 47 satellites and over 10,000 television and cable affiliates worldwide. In the United States, TBN is available to 92,540,954 (Non-Duplicated: Broadcast, Cable & Satellite), households. Its website receives over 25 million visitors monthly.


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