Oct. 5, 2006
NEW YORK - The University of Northern Iowa and CSTV Networks, Inc. have teamed up to create a brand new broadband channel, UNI Panther All-Access. Offering exclusive Panther content, including hundreds of live events and all available games, UNI Panther All-Access is being offered free of charge through Nov. 21.
The first audio event of the UNI Panther All-Access will be Fri., Oct. 6, when the UNI volleyball team takes on the Creighton Bluejays at 7 p.m. in Omaha, Neb.
The first video event of the UNI Panther All-Access will be Sat., Oct. 7, when the UNI football team takes on the Missouri State Bears at 4:05 p.m. in the UNI-Dome.
"This all-access channel is a tremendous opportunity for everyone who follows the Panthers to see our games virtually anytime they wish," UNI Director of Athletics Rick Hartzell said. "Given our recent athletic success, we expect that this all-access channel will be a big hit with Panther fans everywhere."
"UNI Panther All-Access" is a "virtual stadium" - a seamless Internet experience - where viewers can follow all of UNI's athletic programs and all the Panther content they desire without ever having to leave. It will be a one-stop-shop for live games, news conferences, features and up-to-the minute scores, news and highlights.
The broadband channel includes programming from the following sports: football, volleyball, men's basketball, women's basketball, wrestling and UNI Coaches Shows. Additional UNI audio and video programming will be added in the future as it becomes available.
Panther sports fans can sign up for this in-depth coverage of UNI sports through www.unipanthers.com.
This new custom web site incorporates the latest in technology and user interaction. UNI sports fans who utilize this best-in-class, easy-to-use platform that will allow them to navigate the channel by sport, news, audio, video and countless other criteria.
After the free preview ends Nov. 21, pricing for the UNI Panther All-Access package is as follows:
$6.95/month - UNI Panthers All-Access
$49.95/annually - UNI Panthers All-Access
$99.95/annually - CSTV XXL Premium
The CSTV XXL Premium package allows access of over 100+ College Sports channels and to CSTV partners with the All-Access program.
About CSTV Networks
CSTV Networks, Inc., now part of the CBS Corporation, is the leading digital and cable programming company dedicated to college sports. Connecting more fans to more college sports than any other company, its many platforms for programming distribution include CSTV: College Sports TV, televising regular-season and championship events for 35 men's and women's college sports; CSTV.com and its network of nearly 250 official athletic sites; CSTV All Access, broadband services providing live audio and video of more than 7,000 events annually; as well as satellite television and radio, in-flight entertainment, wireless networks and more. Further information is available at www.CSTV.com.
