Qubo facts for kids
| Country | United States |
|---|---|
| Slogan | Where Good Fun Begins! |
| Headquarters | West Palm Beach, Florida |
| Programming | |
| Language(s) | English |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) |
| Ownership | |
| Owner | Ion Television through Ion Media Networks |
| History | |
| Launched | September 6, 2006 (as program block on NBC and Telemundo) January 8, 2007 (as a digital subchannel) |
| Closed | February 28, 2021 |
| Availability | |
| Cable | |
| Cablevision | Channel 119 |
| Verizon FiOS | Channel 246 |
| IPTV | |
| Sky Angel | Channel 307 |
| Time Warner Cable | Channel 155 |
Qubo (stylized as qubo) was a special TV service in the United States made just for kids. It was operated by a company called Ion Media Networks. Qubo offered different ways to watch shows. It had a TV channel that played shows all day, a way to watch shows whenever you wanted (called video on demand), and a special block of shows on the main Ion Television channel called "Qubo Kids Corner."
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The Start of Qubo: A New Kids' Channel
Qubo first began in September 2006. It was created by several big companies working together. These included Ion Media Networks, Corus Entertainment, Scholastic Corporation, Classic Media, and NBCUniversal.
Why Qubo Was Created
The idea behind Qubo was to be a "building block for kids." This meant it aimed to provide fun and educational shows. Rick Rodriquez, who was the president, said it would help kids learn and grow.
How Qubo Reached Viewers
Qubo offered its shows in many ways. It had special blocks of programming on popular TV channels like NBC, Telemundo, and Ion Television. There was also a website where kids could play games and watch videos. Plus, Qubo launched its own 24-hour TV channel. This channel was available as a digital subchannel on local Ion TV stations.
What Kind of Shows Did Qubo Have?
Qubo focused on shows that were both entertaining and good for kids. They aimed to air programs that helped children learn. The channel featured a variety of animated and live-action series. One of the shows that aired on Qubo was called "Bhicken Bot."
Images for kids
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A robot, symbolizing technology and learning, often seen in kids' media.
