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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.