LG, Verizon Stream 75 TV Channels to LG Smart TV Platform

ENGLEWOOD CLIFFS, NJ – The powerful LG Smart TV platform from LG Electronics is now allows Verizon FiOS TV customers to enjoy 75 broadcast channels, serving as a set-top box alternative within the home. The new premium application on LG’s 2012 Smart TVs and Blu-ray disc players also delivers Verizon FiOS’ on-demand content service, Flex View.

According to Samuel Chang, vice president, Smart TV and Innovation at LG Electronics USA, “The expansive selection of channels from FiOS TV and on-demand content from Verizon’s Flex View library further strengthens LG’s Smart TV platform, giving consumers of all ages a virtually limitless amount of entertainment on TVs, Blu-ray players, PCs, even tablets and phones,”

Verizon customers who subscribe to both FiOS TV and Internet service can access the application via the Smart World section on LG’s Smart TV interface. Among the 75 channels are consumer favorites such as HBO, Food Network, NFL Network, TBS, VH1 and others, offering content for all age groups and preferences.

LG Smart TV owners also can access FiOS TV’s Flex View, which offers more than 25,000 on-demand movies and show titles for purchase or rent on any Internet-connected device, whether home on a TV or PC, or on-the-go on a mobile device.