Everest Continues to Expand its HDTV Lineup

(Lenexa, KS.) - Everest Connections, an independent provider of high-speed Internet, cable TV and telephone services in the Kansas City area, is pleased to announce the addition of two new HD channels to its programming, National Geographic Channel HD and UPN HD.

"We are pleased to be offering the amazing programming provided by National Geographic and UPN in High-Definition to our customers," stated David Ballew, Director of Marketing for Everest.

The National Geographic Channel HD will be a simulcast of The National Geograpic Channel bringing Everest HDTV customers all the outstanding nature shows, documentaries and original programming in the brilliance of high-def. UPN HD will also be a simulcast of local affiliate KCWE providingsome of the most original drama, action and comedy programming available.

Here is the breakdown of Everest's new HD Channels:

National Geographic Channel HD (Ch. 660) -
The 24/7 HDTV simulcast of The National Geographic Channel bringing you television at its most gripping. From international mysteries to heart-pounding adventures, you won't want to miss a moment.

KCWE UPN HD (Ch. 615) -
The HDTV simulcast of KCWE UPN offers hilarious comedies like "Everyone Hates Chris" based on the comedy of Chris Rock and inticing reality shows like "America's Next Top Model". Whether you enjoy comedy, drama or reality, UPN HD offers it all in incredible high-definition video.

Residents in Everest's service area enjoy the lowest priced high-speed Internet, cable TV and telephone service in the Kansas City metro area. In the past month, Everest has also deployed Video On Demand services allowing its customers the flexibility to watch programming on their schedule.

Everest is a locally owned network-based provider of cable TV, high-speed Internet and telephone services in the Kansas City area. Everest services are presently available in Lenexa, Shawnee, Overland Park and the Brookside, Waldo and Red Bridge areas of South Kansas City. Everest employs approximately 170 employees and is headquartered in Lenexa. More information on Everest is available online at www.everestkc.com.