Insight TV first US 4K launch
October 23, 2017
Insight TV, the UHD broadcaster and producer of native UHD HDR content, has revealed a major distribution deal with next-generation US cable company Layer3 TV. This is the first 4K distribution deal that Insight TV has signed in the US. The agreement means that Insight TV is now available to Layer3 TV subscribers on channel 115 in Denver, Chicago, Washington, D.C., Los Angeles and Dallas in 4K, launching with high-profile shows such as King of the Hammers, Life of Cards and Secrets of the Brain.
“Layer3 TV is proud to be Inishgt TV’s charter launch partner in the United States,” said Lindsay Gardner, Layer3 TV’s Chief Content Officer. “Insight TV is a trailblazer in the 4K space, and Layer3 TV subscribers will enjoy the compelling 24/7 linear channel and accompanying 4K On Demand library. Layer3 TV is dedicated to bringing our subscribers the most robust content line up including 4K programing live and On Demand.”
Graeme Stanley, Commercial Director of Insight TV adds, “We’re delighted to make this announcement and to further highlight the growing number of territories that now have access to Insight TV. Our schedule covers a wide range of quality programming in the Extreme Sports and Adventure genres covering innovative documentaries, accessible reality series and cutting-edge factual infotainment, as well as high levels of interactive new formats. We look forward to announcing further US distribution agreements in the coming weeks.”