beIN SPORT launches on Verizon FiOS TV

beIN SPORT announced the network’s launch on Verizon FiOS TV with over 4.7 million video customers nationwide. Verizon has added both beIN SPORT HD and beIN SPORT en Español HD to its FiOS TV lineup.“FiOS TV customers can now enjoy the exclusive international sports programming found only on beIN SPORT and beIN SPORT en Español. We know how important this channel is for many of our customers, and we are excited to provide them with a way to watch the top leagues from around the world. The addition of beIN SPORT is part of our ongoing commitment to give our customers access to the most exciting sports programming and most popular multicultural content available today,” said Ben Grad, director of Content Strategy and Acquisition for Verizon.Verizon will offer beIN SPORT on FiOS TV Channel 598 in its Ultimate HD package. The Spanish-language channel, beIN SPORT en Español HD, will be available on FiOS TV Channel 1538 in Verizon’s La Conexión and Spanish-language TV packages. The channels are available now to FiOS TV customers in Florida, Texas, California, and Pittsburgh, and will be available in all markets by mid-April.“To be a part of FiOS TV is another significant milestone. Now FiOS sports fans can experience the power and drama of live international competition with our unique presentation that enables viewers to ‘be in’ the game and enjoy every thrilling moment,” said Yousef Al Obaidly, managing director of beIN SPORT.