MIAMI, FL--(Marketwired - Jan 15, 2016) - Cable & Wireless Communications, (CWC) the parent company of the Flow and LIME brands in the Caribbean, has signed a deal with Bravo Media, the premiere lifestyle and entertainment brand that drives the cultural conversation around its high-quality, interactive original content. The deal marks Bravo's first agreement in the region; Flow TV will begin airing Bravo programming in Trinidad, Jamaica, Grenada and St. Vincent and will soon launch across all of its markets within the Caribbean.
"This partnership represents another first for Flow and an exciting development for our customers," said John Reid, President of Flow. "Bravo has an enviable line up of original hit series that we know will appeal to a wide cross section of our customers. Ever since we entered the Caribbean over ten years ago, Flow has consistently led the development of the market, working with international providers to bring content cleared for airing in the region. This agreement with Bravo is yet another example of our ongoing commitment to ensure that we continue to work with our network provider partners to bring exciting and relevant content to customers in the region." Reid listed "IndiaCast's Aapka Colors and MTV India, Cinemax with HBO, MSNBC, VH1, Spike TV and Ebony Life as other examples of networks that CWC has led the efforts to secure broadcast rights agreements for the region."
Well known for its high-quality and innovative content, Bravo focuses on the passion points of food, fashion, beauty, design, digital and pop culture. The network's diversified slate includes its first scripted series "Girlfriends' Guide to Divorce," scripted comedy "Odd Mom Out," and unscripted favorites such as Emmy award-winning "Top Chef," "Vanderpump Rules," "Below Deck," "Thicker Than Water" and the popular "Million Dollar Listing" and "The Real Housewives" franchises as well as the only live late-night talk show, "Watch What Happens Live."
"Bravo's compelling programming is very much in line with Flow's vision to transform the viewing experience with superior content," said Reid. "We are glad to be the first operator in the Caribbean to add Bravo to our lineup, and to offer the network to all of our customers, including those with the basic package."
About Cable & Wireless Communications
Cable & Wireless Communications Plc (CWC) is a full service communications and entertainment provider, operating in the Caribbean and Latin America. With annual sales of over $2.4bn, it operates both mobile and fixed networks, supported by submarine and terrestrial optical fibre backhaul capacity. Through the acquisition of Columbus International Inc. on 31 March 2015, CWC now delivers superior high-speed mobile data, broadband and video services. It has leading market positions in Mobile, Fixed Line, Broadband and Video consumer offers.
Through its business division, CWC provides data centre hosting, domestic and international managed network services, and customised IT service solutions, utilising cloud technology to serve business and government customers.
The company also operates a state-of-the-art subsea fibre optic cable network that spans more than 42,000 km -- the most extensive in the region -- as well as 38,000 km of terrestrial fibre providing wholesale and carrier backhaul capacity.
CWC has more than 7,200 employees serving over 6.3 million customers (Mobile 4.1m; Fixed Line 1.1m ; Video 465k and Broadband 680k) as well as over 125k corporate clients across 42 countries. The Company's leading brands include; LIME and Flow in the Caribbean; BTC in The Bahamas; Mas Movil in Panama; C&W Business and C&W Networks. CWC is the market leader in most products offered and territories served. It is a major contributor to local communities through its corporate social responsibility programmes.
Cable & Wireless Communications' shares are quoted on the London Stock Exchange under the ticker CWC. The company is headquartered in London with its operational hub located in Miami, within close proximity to the Caribbean and Latin America.
For more information visit: www.cwc.com.