Mediaset Italia Now Available in the U.S.

ROME: The 24-hour Italian-language channel Mediaset Italia has launched in the U.S., and is available for a monthly fee on Comcast Cable in select markets.

The channel offers programming from Italy’s top services such as Canale 5, Italia 1 and Retequattro. In addition to prime-time entertainment programming, Mediaset Italia offers daily news, sports and movies.

"Comcast is dedicated to providing our customers with the information and entertainment choices that reflect the diverse interests and connects them with what’s important in their lives," said Eric Schaefer, the senior VP of sales and marketing for Comcast’s Freedom Region.

"Mediaset Italia is very excited to have our network available in the U.S. on America’s largest cable provider," added Patricio Teubal, the head of sales for Mediaset Italia. "We are eager to partner with Comcast to provide top-quality Italian programming to customers in the Northeast with hopes to expand our service into other markets soon."

"At Comcast, we are happy to continue offering the best of the best to our customers," commented Natalie Rouse, the director of ethnic marketing at Comcast. "With Mediaset Italia, we truly believe we have a winning partnership and look forward to serving thousands of Italian American households in a whole new way.