International Programming Updates on DISH Network

December 23, 2008 No Comments

Now available on DISH Network NEW: Greek-language packages, a French 3A TELESUD channel, Hindi-language packages and a new channel to our Russian Mega Pack programming package. See below for more details.

GREEK

Effective now DISH’s Greek-language Antenna Plus ERT programming package will be renamed Greek Elite Pack and they will add three audio channels. For $32.99 per month, customers can enjoy up to 10 channels of Greek-language video and audio programming. They will also offer a new Greek Value Pack which will include 7 channels of Greek-language video and audio programming. Includes 4 video channels featuring entertainment, news and music and 3 audio channels including news, talk radio, current affairs, music and sports news.

Greek Elite Pack – Includes 4 video channels featuring entertainment, news and music and 6 audio channels including news, talk radio, current affairs, music and sports news.

Customers currently subscribing to the Antenna Plus ERT package will automatically be upgraded to the new Greek Elite package at no additional cost.

FRENCH

Effective now subscribers to DISH Network’s 3A TELESUD French language channel will be able to enjoy 12 hours of daily programming from AFROTAINMENT at no additional cost. From 6 a.m. ET to 6 p.m. ET, 3A TELESUD programming will be shown on channel 751, and from 6 p.m. ET to 6 a.m. ET AFROTAINMENT programming will be shown on channel 751.

3A TELESUD – This French-language channel, broadcasting to audiences of African and West Indies descent, offers a variety of African and West Indies programming including news, talk-shows, magazines, documentaries, music videos, and live concerts. AFROTAINMENT is an English-language channel broadcasting top quality African movies and TV series from Nollywood (the Nigerian film industry) and other major African motion picture houses.

French Bouquet – This package includes TV5MONDE, 3A TELESUD, TRACE TV, Eurochannel and EuroNews. These 5 great French-language channels offer a variety of French and African programming including news, entertainment, top drama serials, musical programs, movies, documentaries, children’s programs, cultural programs, game shows, travel, classic movies, music videos and much more.

RUSSIAN

Effective now the RTR Planeta Sport channel will be added to the Russian Mega Pack at no additional cost. That’s seven channels of Russian-language news, sports, movies and more for just $32.99 per month!

RTR Planeta Sport – Is one of the best Russian-language sport channels broadcasting live the most significant Russian national sports events, such as football, ice hockey, basketball, volleyball championships and many others. In addition to Russian sports events, RTR Planeta Sport provides coverage of a wide range of major international competitions. RTR Planeta Sport also offers the latest sports news, detailed analysis by leading sports experts, and interviews with best athletes. Not a day without sports!

Russian Mega Pack – Offers a wide variety of Russian-language programming including the latest news from different perspectives, sports, game shows, documentaries, talk shows, movies, children’s entertainment and more for just $32.99 per month.

HINDI

Great news for DISH Hindi-language customers! DISH has launched a new Hindi-language programming package “Zee TV & STAR India PLUS”

Zee TV & STAR India PLUS – This new package, priced at only $24.99, will consist of two popular Hindi-languages channels – Zee TV and Star India PLUS.

• Zee TV – Broadcast 24 hours-a-day in Hindi and subtitled in English, it is the only channel to offer daily news feeds as well as other popular programs in Hindi, Punjabi, and Gujarati.

• STAR India PLUS – Is one of the most watched Hindi-based general entertainment channels in India. STAR India PLUS has a variety of Hindi television entertainment including popular family dramas, like “Baa Bahoo aur Baby,” and “Kaho Na Yaar Hai”; reality talent hunt shows like “Star Voice of India” and “Nach Baliye”; the latest Bollywood movies, news and much more.

To order DISH Network today and order your favorite international programming visit Dish Systems or call 866.989.3474.

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