Aliant TV, a value-packed new television service, launches today in Halifax. The new, IP-based television service delivers digital picture and sound quality and features over 150 television and over 70 music channels.

"Aliant is pleased to offer our 100 per cent digital television service to our Aliant High Speed Value Package customers. A great television and music line-up for a low price," says Heather Tulk, Vice-President, Broadband and Marketing, Aliant. "With 20 per cent more channels for 40 per cent less than full-tier analog cable - combining phone, cell, Internet and television on one bill from Aliant is a convenient and cost-effective choice for our customers. Extending our service offering to include another television service is part of our commitment to be our customers' first choice for all information, communications and entertainment needs."

Aliant TV delivers value, quality and choice to customers for as low as $29 per month - for the first twelve months. Our television service delivers high quality picture and sound, on up to two television sets. Over 150 fully digital television channels are available, including all four local channels; over 70 digital music channels (including 30 Atlantic Canadian radio stations); and a host of other features including an easy-to-use electronic (on-screen) program guide, free time-shifting that allows customers to watch their favourite shows from other time zones and access to pay-per-view movies and events.

Customers subscribing to Aliant TV do not have to pay for any additional equipment or installation. The service is currently available to Aliant High- Speed Internet customers in select areas of Clayton Park West, Wedgewood and Rockingham in Halifax. After our initial launch we will extend our television service to other select areas of Halifax Regional Municipality and to additional urban centres throughout Atlantic Canada. Combined with Bell ExpressVu, our satellite television solution, we will ensure that as many customers as possible have access to our leading edge entertainment solutions.