NEW YORK -- Showtime Networks has launched the Showtime Anytime iPad app, offered free to SHOWTIME subscribers through the network's cable, satellite and telco affiliates. Showtime Anytime gives subscribers the flexibility to watch more than 400 hours of the network's critically-acclaimed, award-winning programming, hit movies and sports offerings online, whenever and wherever they'd like to watch it – at home, at the office, or on the go. The app is available for download now in the iTunes App Store. The announcement was made by Matthew C. Blank, Chairman and CEO, Showtime Networks Inc.
Showtime subscribers will need to present credentials supplied by their television provider to watch programs on SHOWTIME ANYTIME. Once a user has been authenticated as a SHOWTIME subscriber, they will be able to browse the service on their iPads or online at www.showtimeanytime.com, Showtime Anytime iPhone® and Android applications will be available in early 2012.
AT&T U-Verse and Verizon FiOS customers can now enjoy SHOWTIME programming online or on their iPads, as the distributors become the newest affiliates to offer SHOWTIME ANYTIME. Comcast customers can also access the service through Xfinity® TV's online service at XfinityTV.com, and the SHOWTIME ANYTIME app will be launched soon to their subscribers. Additional participating MSOs will be announced at a later date.
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