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EPB offering free trials, promotional programming in response to COVID-19 outbreak

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While the entire Chattanooga region has suddenly found itself with a little more free time than usual, EPB has announced an offer to help customers pass the time while they practice social distancing.

A number of EPB’s Fi TV content providers are giving EPB customers free trials, previews and promotions to a number of exclusive channels and programs for a limited time for no additional charge.

Customers can find both live and on-demand programming from the following networks if they are not already a part of their Fi TV channel package:

– Cinemax, until April 17-20

– HBO, until April 17-20

– CNN, until April 17

– FOX News, until April 18

– CNBC, until April 20

– MSNBC, until April 20

– NBC Universo, until April 20

– Oxygen, until April 20

– Universal Kids, until April 20

– FLIX, until April 21

– SHOWTIME, until April 21

– The Movie Channel, until April 21

– Hallmark, until April 30

– Hallmark Movies & Mysteries, until April 30

– Outdoor Channel, until April 30

– Sportsman Channel, until April 30

– Nick Jr., until May 24

– Smithsonian, until May 24

– American Hero, until May 31

– AXS, until May 31

– Cooking Channel, until May 31

– Destination America, until May 31

– Discovery Family, until May 31

– Discover Life, until May 31

– Discovery en Espanol, until May 31

– Discovery Familia, until May 31

– DIY Network, until May 31

– Great American Country, until May 31

– HDNet Movies, until May 31

– ION, until May 31

– OWN, until May 31

– Science Channel, until May 31

– Travel Channel, until May 31

In order to get the free trials, customers must receive their Fi TV programming through a mobile app or set-top box.

Channels will automatically appear in the channel lineup. If not, you may need to reboot your streaming device.

For questions about the promotion, call EPB at 423-648-1372 or go to epb.com to modify your account.

EPB said in a news release more networks may choose to offer free programming during the coming days and weeks. Visit epb.com/freepreview for the latest updates or follow its social media accounts.

Contact Patrick Filbin at pfilbin@timesfreepress.com or 423-757-6476. Follow him on Twitter @PatrickFilbin.