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Satellite Programming 

Programming schedule for DishNetwork
Select Dish Latino for Spanish programming or International to find the channels for other languages.

Please note that we do not receive all of the international channels listed with Dish Network.

The stations we receive are: 

CHINESE:

ATV Home Channel 587
A leading Cantonese television channel from Hong Kong, ATV Home Channel (America) provides a full range of television entertainment to Chinese communities throughout the United States. This channel broadcasts the best and most up-to-date cultural and current events from Hong Kong. The latest dramas, movies, talk shows, news, current affairs and children's entertainment are all part of this fantastic channel.

BEIJING TV (BTV) Channel 686
Beijing TV (BTV) broadcasts Mandarin Chinese programming 24-hours-a-day focusing primarily on culture, history, fashion, lifestyle, travel, sport, children, technology and entertainment. Beijing TV's programming shares the excitement and changes in the dynamic city of Beijing with the U.S.

CCTV4 Channel 582
: CCTV-4 provides millions of Chinese Americans in the U.S. with great Mandarin Chinese programming packed with news, documentaries, talk shows and much more.

CCTV9 Channel 694
CCTV-9, an English-language Chinese channel, offers the country the best window into China and its culture. CCTV-9's programming mainly includes news reports, while also featuring cultural and entertainment programs.

CCTV-E&F Channel 884
CCTV-E&F broadcasts programs in both Spanish and French in 4-hour shifts including news, features, education and entertainment programs in a timely, narrative and culturally flavored way.

CCTV-ENTERTAINMENT Channel 697
CCTV-Entertainment, broadcast in Mandarin Chinese, has a fantastic range of entertainment programming including TV dramas, music and dance programs, Chinese opera, folk arts, Chinese acrobatic shows as well as gala presentations and much more.

CCTV Opera Channel 699
CCTV-Opera, broadcast in Mandarin Chinese, meets the demands of Chinese Opera lovers from around the world featuring Peking Operas as well broadcasting other first-class local operas.

CHINA MOVIE CHANNEL 696
The China Movie Channel (CMC) features various movies from classics to the latest blockbusters in a variety of genres including historical movies, comedies, operas and documentaries in Mandarin Chinese.

CYRTV Channel 706
CYRTV, broadcast in Mandarin Chinese, primarily features programs related to teaching and training. Apart from Chinese-language learning programs, CYRTV introduces Chinese traditional culture to the U.S. with programs covering Chinese chess, painting, poems, operas, local dancing, music, Chinese antiques and Chinese cuisine and cooking. CYRTV also has programming on Chinese Kung Fu and traditional Chinese medicine.

DRAGON TV Channel 677
Dragon TV provides more than 6 hours of news programming a day. Dragon TV's wide range of Mandarin Chinese programming reflects China's modern urban lifestyle with entertainment shows, sports shows and English programs filled with modern international influences, all spiced up with Shanghai's unique urban style.

FUJIAN SOUTHEAST TV (SETV) Channel 701
Fujian Southeast TV (SETV) highlights the unique characteristics of the overseas Chinese culture. Fujian Southeast TV's programming includes news, entertainment, sports, financial information and much more broadcast in Fujianese dialect.

GUANGDONG SOUTHERN TV (TVS) Channel 700
Guangdong Southern TV (TVS) is a special news and entertainment Chinese-language channel broadcast in Cantonese dialect. Guangdong Southern TV's programming includes news and information, lifestyle, fashion, entertainment and TV dramas.

HUNAN SATELLITE TV (HTV) Channel 708
Hunan Satellite TV (HTV) is a very popular provincial Mandarin Chinese and mainly features entertainment and informational programs. Hunan Satellite TV captures the pulse and essence of city living in China and captures audiences of all ages. Hunan Satellite TV is the market leader in Chinese entertainment and information in China.

JIANGSU INTERNATIONAL CHANNEL 676
Jiangsu International Channel showcases the "Wuyue" culture along the southern Yangtse River, home to one of China's most economically developed regions. Jinagsu International Channel's programming includes news, economic, entertainment, showbiz, education, TV dramas, cultural and travel programs. Jiangsu International Channel is broadcast 24-hours-a-day in Mandarin Chinese and provides 6 hours of new programs each day.

PACVIA TV Channel 707
Pacvia TV broadcasts a selection of Mandarin Chinese TV dramas produced in the Chinese mainland 24-hours-a-day.

PHOENIX NORTH AMERICA CHINESE CHANNEL 581
Phoenix North America Chinese Channel provides the latest news and entertainment television from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan and other countries in the Asian Pacific region, 24-hours-a-day. Broadcast primarily in Mandarin, this Chinese-language channel delivers a complete variety of television entertainment, including movies, dramas, talk shows, game shows, family and children's programming, documentaries and live news

PHOENIX INFONEWS Channel 679
Phoenix InfoNews is the first-ever foreign satellite channel delivering independent financial news and current affairs in Mandarin Chinese 24-hours-a-day. This newly launched channel by Phoenix TV closely follows what¿s new in China. Phoenix InfoNew's programming includes compelling worldwide financial reports, live coverage of critical events and relevant commentaries on timely and compelling topics of the day.


FRENCH

TV5
channel 731
Variety: Programming includes direct newscasts with an international perspective, arts & culture, current affairs, and movies. Programmer Web Site: http://www.tv5.org 


GERMAN:
Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) channel 725
Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) is an English and German language channel broadcast from Germany. Deutsche Welle (DW-TV)'s programming provides the latest in politics, business, arts, sports, social issues, entertainment and news you will not find anywhere else in North America. At the heart of Europe, from the German capital Berlin, Deutsche Welle (DW-TV) covers the latest events and developments in Europe from its bureaus in Berlin, Brussels, and Moscow.

ProSiebenSat.1 Welt channel 726
German-language channel broadcasted from Unterföhring just outside of Munich and offers a wide variety of the best programs from Sat.1, ProSieben, Kabel1 and N24. ProSiebenSat.1 Welt's programming includes movies, popular series including "Der Bulle von Tölz,"and "Edel & Starck," comedies, news, sports, documentaries and much more. In addition ProSiebenSat.1 Welt covers all "TV Total" events including horse jumping and high diving championships and has live coverage of two Bundesliga (First German League) soccer games every week.


ITALIAN

RAI
channel 728
Variety: RAI offers the latest in Italian-originate programming featuring variety shows, mini-series, movies, soap operas and special events. RAI also provides extensive coverage of Italian league soccer events and European league matches. Programmer Web Site: http://www.rai.it 


JAPANESE:

TV JAPAN channel 675
provides 22 hours of programming including news, sports, dramas, music, variety, educational shows and family entertainment. The network also carries English language coverage of news, Asia-focused specials and Grand Sumo Tournaments. Broadcast from Tokyo, Japan (NHK Broadcasting). PROGRAMMER WEB SITE: www.tvjapan.net

 


SPANISH

We receive the Dish Latino package from Dishnetwork which currently provides 31 channels of pramming in Spanish. Please refer to the DishLatino site for the current listing of channels.

 



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