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269 Today a state-of-the-art FCC facility broadcasts the African and UK signal from the East London headquarters in South Africa. With the expansion of the FaithUSA channel, a dedicated FCC station has been established at the Marco Island offices in Florida. Various studios have been built, both in South Africa and the USA, from where programs are recorded and broadcast live to television audiences. With the advent of Social Media, FAITH FAMILY OF NETWORKS now incorporates fully interactive live broadcasts (internet streaming and social media platforms) in addition to the satellite transmissions. Since May 2016 FAITH FAMILY OF NETWORKS is also distributed digitally more widely by adding its programming to other platforms; global viewers are now exposed to the content via Apple TV, Roku, Amazon Fire, Android TV, as well as a new streaming application via the Apple App Store and Google Play. In addition, VOD services are provided via FaithOnDemand, Truli and NUVU. This exposure increases the potential viewership to approximately 264 million worldwide. According to Dr. André Roebert the expansion into the USA heralds a new season of expansion. "In addition to reaching ±14 million homes via Dish Network channel 269," he comments, "we are currently negotiating local broadcasting in some other states and cities throughout the USA, which will bring the potential reach of FBN to close to 20 million myfaithusa.com +1 239 MYFAITH (693 2484) [email protected] 28 Solutions homes." Currently FaithUSA is available in Houston, TX, on Sundays (KUGB-TV Channel 28.5), and in Palatka, FL, 24/7 (WJGV-CD). The latest addition to the Family of Networks is FaithUSA broadcasting from Philadelphia on Channel 33 (call sign WSJZ/33) located in southern New Jersey and covering several counties in the Philadelphia market. FaithUSA will reach over 700,000 people from the Cape May facility, a resort region where populations swell 8 to 10 times from April until September. Ben Ferrell, of BMC Ferrell agencies, who works in close association with FBN comments, "We have an earnest sense of anticipation to see God’s kingdom extended, and as such, the potential of reaching millions of souls fills us with awe. God is at work, and as His servants fulfilling the great commission, we are all a vital part of it!" "The program content on FaithUSA encourages and uplifts the lives of its viewers through top international and local shows that include everything from wholesome comedy, talk shows, documentaries, entertainment, music, top local and international inspirational family movies, as well as children’s and youth based shows," says Ben Ferrell. " "FaithUSA is primarily focused on souls," says Dr. Roebert, "confirming the Word with signs following in the power of the Holy Spirit for live broadcasts." The channel is geared towards the whole family, and the promotional launch video released by FBNencapsulates their purpose - "Invite the supernatural into your home this summer as FaithUSA launches on Dish Network Channel 269.Experience the miracle-working power of God daily as you join millions worldwide in a spirit of faith, hope and love.It is about uniting your family, your community, your nation, it is about God as the mainstay of your life." @myfaithusa DOWNLOAD THE FAITH BROADCASTING NETWORK APP