Category Archives: CBT News

01/17/18 On 1.18.18 Spike becomes Paramount Network!

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Spike becomes Paramount Network on 1.18.18.

Enjoy all your favorite Spike shows like Lip Sync Battle, Ink Master, Bar Rescue and Bellator MMA, plus some exciting new premium-quality scripted series, including Waco premiering January 24th, on Paramount Network. If you get Spike, you will get Paramount Network starting 1.18.18.

So what is Paramount Network? Paramount Network is a general entertainment destination focused on delivering bold, original, premium-quality scripted, non-scripted network series, specials and events. Inspired by over a century of cinematic
story telling the Paramount Network is where today’s brightest stars bring big screen storytelling expertise to every
screen with stories that are immersive, inclusive, and deeply personal.

Learn more at www.paramountnetwork.com.

01/12/18 Stadium Joins Our Line Up

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Stadium Joins CBT Cable TV Channel Line Up.

We’re excited to share with you a new addition to our Line Up.  Meet Stadium.

Per their official description, “Stadium is the ultimate destination for the modern day sports fan; a multi-platform sports network that brings together exclusive live games and events, extensive highlights, classic games, original programming, and daily live studio programming. Stadium breaks the boundaries of traditional sports programming and produces world-class sports content every day of the year, delivering to fans on every device.”.

Further, “Stadium was formed when Campus Insiders, 120 Sports and American Sports Network combined forces to take advantage of a combined collection of professional and collegiate rights and full game archives, as well as to maximize access to a broad array of post-game highlights, up-to-the-moment news, and original, long-form programming.”.

Stadium was built through the merging of 120 Sports’ live studio operations, Silver Chalice’s Campus Insiders’ live collegiate games and Sinclair’s American Sports Network’s (ASN) distribution and live collegiate games. The three entities joined forces in the spring of 2017.

Stadium is owned by a collection of industry leaders including Silver Chalice, Sinclair Broadcast Group, MLBAM, the NHL, the PGA TOUR, and Time, Inc.. The network is headquartered in Chicago.

You can watch Stadium on CBT Channel 39.16 and learn more at watchstadium.com.

12/19/17 Programming Update

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GRIT Returns

Good news Corn Belt Cable TV Subscribers!! Grit TV is back! You can watch on CBT Channel 41.50!

Grit is the all-new network television home for your favorite bold, brave and legendary action heroes!  For more information about this network, go to www.grittv.com.

06/20/17 Programming Change

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Family Net to Rebrand to Cowboy Channel

Rural Media Group announced today that its FamilyNet cable television network will be rebranded The Cowboy Channel effective July 1. Programming will shift from airing the nostalgic and popular comedy sitcoms of the 70’s & 80’s to being anchored by western sports and everything that encompasses the popular western lifestyle.

Read the full Press Release from Rural Media Group and check out the Promotional Video below.

06/08/17 Save the Date ~ 2017 BBQ

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Save the Date ~ 2017 BBQ

Save the date! We’ve booked the Wall Lake Shelter House for our 2017 Customer Appreciation BBQ! Time to fire up the grill and say “THANK YOU” to all of our customers! Write it in your calendars now; Monday, July 10th from 5:00-7:00 pm. Everyone is welcome! RSVP on Facebook or just stop on by! Who wants to cook on a Monday night anyway?  See you there!

 

04/27/17 Seasonal Disconnect Changes

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Seasonal Disconnect Changes

As some of our Seasonal Customers are returning for the Spring and Summer, we would like to remind folks of our Seasonal Disconnect Changes that took effect at the beginning of this year.

Corn Belt Telephone is happy to be able to provide our Seasonal Reconnect and Disconnect Service for Telephone, Cable TV and Internet. Please keep in mind that Seasonal Disconnects will now take place at the end of a billing cycle only (the 15th of every month), when planning for your departure.

03/01/17 Solar Conjunction

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Solar Conjunction

It’s that time again! This week, we will be seeing outages due to the Solar Conjunction for approximately 8 to 10 minutes at a time throughout the day on certain channels.
Solar Conjunction occurs when solar radiation overwhelms a satellite signal. Communication with any spacecraft in Solar Conjunction will be severely limited due to the sun’s interference on radio transmissions from the spacecraft.
Just sit tight though, the interruptions don’t last long! This Solar Conjunction episode should last roughly one week.
You can read more about Solar Conjunction or “Sun Outages” online at https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sun_outage

01/11/2017 Programming Changes

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Programming Changes

Sinclair Broadcasting (KMEG/KPTH) has announced two programming changes to take place on 02/28/17. Channel 41.14 will be migrating to TBD TV, airing handpicked content including culinary capers, jaw dropping action, hilarious pranks, fitness, gaming and music.  Channel 39.15 will be migrating to Charge TV, featuring an extensive collection of MGM action packed films and shows like James Bond, Rocky and the Magnificent Seven.