Google adds Turner channels to its fiber-based IPTV service

MUMBAI: Google is fast building up its fiber-based IPTV service. Close on the heels of adding Disney and ESPN network channels, it has included Turner Broadcasting System channels in Google Fiber.

The channels added now span across news, sports, kids and Spanish-language genre. The channels are Boomerang, Cartoon Network, CNN, CNN en Espa?ol, CNN International, HLN, hTV, infinito, MLB Network Strike Zone (as part of an add-on package),TBS, TCM: Turner Classic Movies, TNT and truTV.

Google Fiber aims to deliver 1 Gigabit per second broadband without any usage limits for customers in Kansas City, Kan. and central Kansas City, Mo.

Earlier, Google had announced a pact with Disney/ESPN Media Networks for 15 networks, including ESPN, Disney Channel and ABC Family, as well as Ovation, TBN and Discovery Communications‘ Velocity.