Thursday, December 13, 2012

Verizon adds NFL Network and NFL RedZone to FiOS TV Online

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Those fortunate enough to be in a FiOS region have [enjoyed](http://www.engadget.com/2009/09/28/fios-customers-to-get-nfl-redzone-channel-for-free-this-sunday/) the NFL's RedZone channel for years now, and those with iPads have been able to stream some of that content to their tablet [since 2010](http://www.engadget.com/2010/11/17/verizons-redzone-channel-streaming-fios-football-app-for-ipad-s/). Viewing the [NFL](http://www.engadget.com/2011/02/01/super-bowl-xlv-media-day-packers-split-on-ios-android-cowboy/) _online_, however, right in a desktop browser, has proven to be nearly impossible. Blame it on popularity, licensing, piracy concerns -- whatever -- but it seems that football fanatics now have one more reason to relocate to one of Verizon's [13 FiOS-ified states](http://www.engadget.com/2010/03/27/verizon-shelves-plans-for-future-fios-rollouts-relocations-to-m/). The addition of "Watch NFL Network" to FiOS TV Online gives FiOS customers who receive NFL Network and NFL RedZone as part of their TV package the ability to view programming online from the two channels from anywhere in the US, with a broadband connection.

That also includes streaming access to full Thursday Night Football games, NFL Total Access, NFL GameDay, NFL AM and more. Live streaming of NFL RedZone will be made available each Sunday during the regular season, and while we wouldn't get our hopes up _too_ high just yet, we can't help but be encouraged. Hans Schroeder, senior vice president of media strategy and development for the NFL, said: "This authentication agreement with Verizon is part of a larger NFL Media initiative to deliver NFL content to fans and consumers in as many ways possible." Perhaps you're talking about "more pay-TV providers," Mr. Schroeder?

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