DISH Network, the leading provider in international programming has introduced PTC Punjabi which is one of the most popular Punjabi channels from India. The channel is available exclusively in the United States to DISH Network viewers.

PTC Punjabi is a 24-hour entertainment channel that airs news, entertainment and even religious programming from the state of Punjab, India. This satellite TV channel features Gurbani from “Takhat Sri Hazoor Sahib”.  You can also watch some well known shows like “Voice of Punjab,” “Ghar Ghar Vich Ghuggi”  ”Preeto TOP10,” as well as “Miss PTC Punjabi 2010.” PTC Punjabi also offers  you news as well as current affairs together  with authentic updates on a variety of recent events, news that  are taking place all over the world for the entire Punjabi diaspora living in the United States.

Chris Kuelling, Vice President of International Programming for DISH Network said “With the addition of PTC Punjabi, the No. 1 rated Punjabi channel in India, we continue to provide our customers with the most high quality channels of any TV company in America. DISH Network is proud to be the go-to TV provider for the widest variety of top-rated International programming at the absolute best price in the industry.”

Rajiee Shinde, Director and COO for PTC Punjabi said “PTC Network has always strives to provide more than just television to every Punjabi. We strive to be a part of their everyday life and we are glad that through DISH Network, we are also able to touch every Punjabi’s life in the U.S.”

You can get PTC Punjabi on DISH Network Channel No. 604 for just $19.99 per month as part of the Punjabi Pack.  This DISH Network Package also includes Punjabi TV, GPunjab-Newstime, Alpha Etc Punjabi, Jus Punjabi TV, Jus One and MH1.

Portuguese sports fans, Enjoy! DISH Network, the leading satellite TV provider in the United States in international programming, has announced to introduce SPORT TV AMÉRICAS, a 100 percent satellite TV sports channel straight from Portugal. The satellite TV channel delivers the widest variety of Portuguese sports programming. The programs featured through the channel include top quality live soccer content like games from the Portuguese soccer championship, Liga ZON Sagres.

What Does SPORT TV AMÉRICAS Offer?

SPORT TV AMÉRICAS is well known for its soccer offering. The satellite TV channel caters to the Portuguese-American community and offers a variety of Portuguese sports programming such as basketball, auto racing as well as extreme sports. All the sports are supported by a team of highest rated sports journalists who offer comprehensive coverage of the sports events. You can get live commentary, interviews with popular athletes. You can also get the analyses which are featured on a number of sports news shows.

Where Is SPORT TV AMÉRICAS Located?

SPORT TV AMÉRICAS is available on DISH Network Ch. 609, as a part of the Luso Package. This DISH Network Portuguese pack also includes Benfica TV, SIC Internacional, RTPi, SIC Noticias as well as EuroNews.

When Will SPORT TV AMÉRICAS Be Available On DISH Network?

SPORT TV AMÉRICAS is available from August 13 onwards. So it is just in time for the prestigious Liga ZON Sagres championship soccer games that begins on August 13.

Why Opt for DISH Network?

DISH Network is the only satellite TV provider in America where Portuguese sports fans can enjoy a comprehensive coverage of the Liga ZON Sagres soccer championship. Apart from that people can also watch a number of other Portuguese sporting events.

How to Order SPORT TV AMÉRICAS?

To order SPORT TV AMÉRICAS that comes as a part of the Luso Package costing $24.99 per month, Call Us Today @ 1-888-209-8226!

Music lovers rejoice! The popular satellite TV channel MTV (DISH Network Channel No. 160) has announced the Fall 2010 schedule for the Palladia music channel ( DISH Network Channel No. 158)! Palladia features music, concerts as well as videos in DISH HD. The new live performances will feature the return of the annual “Outdoor Music Week” which will feature artists like Stevie Wonder, Paul McCartney, Shakira, Alicia Keys, The Strokes, Jamiroquai, Coheed & Cambria and many more.

Apart from the music week Palladia also has a number of other programs in its Fall lineup. Lineups for MTV’s Palladia this Fall season include “Saturday Night Premieres,” “Palladia’s Salute to the MTV Music Awards,” “Hispanic Heritage Evening,” “Palladia World Tour Weekend 2010,” “Divas Weekend” and “Best of 2010.”

See the schedule below for full details:

Monday, August 30

“World Stage: The Killers”: Airs at 9PM

Recorded in 2009 at the Oxegen Festival, this show featured 9 of the band’s hits including “Human” as well as “Mr. Brightside.”

Tuesday, August 31

“Flogging Molly Live At The Greek Theater”: Airs at 9PM

The popular Irish band performed on September 12, 2009 at the legendary Los Angeles, California venue!

Wednesday, September 1

“World Stage: Mika”: Airs at 9PM

Mika performs his latest hits, taped July 10, 2010 at MTV’s Murcia Night in Murcia, Spain.

Friday, September 3

“Glastonbury 2010″: Airs at 9PM

England’s highly anticipated and well-known music festival celebrates its 40th Anniversary with a stellar, eclectic line-up. This 3-hour highlight show features exclusive performances by Muse, Shakira, Stevie Wonder, Willie Nelson, Jackson Browne, Editors, Vampire Weekend, Slash, Phoenix, Snoop Dogg, MGMT, Jack Johnson, Pet Shop Boys and Corinne Bailey Rae. A half-hour version will air August 27 at 11PM on VH1’s “Friday Night Alright”!

Saturday, September 4

“BBC Radio 1 Big Weekend 2010″: Airs at 9PM

BBC Radio 1’s outdoor concert series in London! Performances feature top artists including Rihanna, Alicia Keys, Jason Derulo, Ke$ha, Vampire Weekend, 30 Seconds To Marsand MGMT. A half hour version will be featured on September 3 at 11PM* on VH1’s “Friday Night Alright.”

Sunday, September 5

“Hard Rock Calling 2010″: Airs at 9PM

The 2-hour highlight show will take you to London’s Hyde Park in June 2010 and will feature some of rock and R&B’s best-known talent like Paul McCartney, Stevie Wonder, Pearl Jam,Ben Harper, Elvis Costello, Stills & Nash, Crosby, Jamiroquai and Crowded House. A 2-hour version is going to air the Friday after the Palladia premiere on September 10 at 11PM on VH1’s “Friday Night Alright.”

Monday, September 6

“Hurricane Festival 2010″: Airs at 9PM

This 2-hour highlight show from German music festival will performances by Jack Johnson, The Strokes, Paramore, We Are Scientists, LCD Soundsystem, White Lies, The Get-Up Kids, Coheed & Cambria, The Gaslight Anthem, Faithless, The xx and Biffy Clyro.

So, do not forget to tune in to Palladia music channel on DISH  Network for some wonderful  music.

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DISH Network, the leading provider of international programming in the United States has introduced two top-rated Arabic channels MTV and OTV in their Arabic channel lineup. The channels are available exclusively in the United States to DISH Network subscribers.

Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network said “With the addition of these sought after channels, we now offer 27 Arabic channels for our customers – by far the most in the industry.” He has also said, “DISH Network is proud to be the go-to TV provider for the widest variety of top-rated International programming at the absolute best price in the industry.”

Karim Abdallah, CEO of IMD said “We strongly believe that the addition of these high-value channels to the DISH Network platform will certainly please our viewers and DISH Network customers.” He has also stated, “These two new channels bring high-quality programming to the Arabic line-up from Lebanon. MTV and OTV cater to Lebanese and Arabic families living in the U.S.”

MTV is a satellite TV channel in Arabic language that provides general entertainment shows as well as news bulletins straight from Lebanon on a round the clock basis throughout the year. The shows on the satellite TV channel include features popular talk shows, kids’ shows and music shows, along with the popular social as well as entertainment shows like “Studio El Fan” and “Bab El Hara.” This satellite TV channel located on DISH Network channel no. 644.

OTV is a 24-hour entertainment channel that caters to the Lebanese community of all age group living in the United States. The channel offers news, talk shows, social as well as economic programs, game shows, kids’ shows and lifestyle, travel as well as tourism shows. This DISH Network channel is available on Channel no. 607.

MTV is available to DISH Network subscribers as a part of Arabic Enhanced, Elite and Elite Super Pack that will cost you $29.99, $34.99 and $49.99 per month, respectively. OTV is available to DISH Network subscribers for $49.99 per month as a part of the Arabic Elite Super Pack.

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Great news for people from West Bengal India living in the United States! Sony Entertainment Network has joined hands with DISH Network to launch AATH – a Bengali Movie Channel through the satellite TV provider to the people of the United States.

AATH is the first and only dedicated Bengali Movie Channel in India. The satellite TV channel has a library of more than 1,000 contemporary as well as classic movie titles. You will get an eclectic mix of Bengali feature films as well as telefilms from different genres such as romance, comedy, crime, action, horror, drama and literature.

Jaideep Janakiram, Vice President International Business & Head of Operations of Sony Entertainment Network for North America said, “We are excited to bring AATH- India’s First and Only Premier Bengali Movie Channel to our audience in North America. AATH represents an important addition to SEN in further solidifying its position as the leading provider of quality entertainment.”

Chris Kuelling, VP International Programming, DISH Network, said “We are pleased to announce the launch of AATH Bengali Movie channel on DISH. This high quality movie service is launched only on DISH and forms an important part of our new Prabasi Bengali package offering. At DISH we are proud of our decade long tradition of U.S. market innovation in Indian, Pakistani and Bangladeshi television. Our launch of AATH promises to continue this tradition.”

Satellite TV channel AATH is available with DISH Network Prabasi Pack, a Bengali language pack dedicated to the people from West Bengal, India. The package costs $19.99 per month.

Congratulations DISH Network!

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Great news for the DISH Network viewers! France 24 has joined hands with the American satellite TV provider DISH Network to reach over 15 million subscribers across the United States. DISH Network is one of the fastest growing satellite TV providers in the United States. Joining hands with the satellite TV provider France 24 is aiming to cater to french speaking people in America as well as Francophiles. They are looking forward to offer a good alternative to other international news channels.

The satellite TV channel will be available round the clock to subscribers on Channel 660 as a part of the French Bouquet DISH Network package.

France 24 is a satellite TV channel that was launched in the year 2006. At present the channel broadcasts in French, English as well as Arabic across 160 countries and the channel reaches over 125 millions viewers across the world. The satellite TV channel offers a distinctive blend of international news coverage with a French appeal as well as an unbiased opinion on world events. Thus the channel has an international face with some local flavor.

Christine Ockrent, CEO of France 24 said “We believe there is a growing interest in the United States for news contents coming from a variety of sources and origins. 1/3 of our website‘s users already live in the United States. We were the first French TV on iPad and we got fabulous ratings from American bloggers. We are now happy to launch our French signal on DISH World, especially on such a symbolic date as Bastille Day!”

France 24 is available in English in some TV markets in the United States ever since its launch. Gradually, the satellite TV channel has strengthened its position in the country. Its recent tie-up with DISH Network has given the channel a new market to set its foot in.

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Hey soccer lovers! DISH Network, the leading provider of international programming, has announced the launch of Benfica TV which is a well known Portuguese sports channel. This Portuguese channel is exclusively available in the United States to DISH Network.

Benfica TV is a well known news, entertainment as well as sports channel that primarily targets Portuguese-American communities. The satellite TV channel features the most popular sports clubs from Portugal. The channel not only features the main soccer team, Benfica, but also offers a number of other sports including hockey, basketball as well as indoor soccer. Benfica TV also features talk shows; history related shows, variety and gossip shows, along with live interviews of the personalities related to Benfica Sports Club.

Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network said “With the addition of Benfica TV, we continue to assert ourselves as the pay-TV leader in international programming with the most options – including the most exclusive international content – available at the best value for our international customers”.

Luis Filipe Vieira, President of Benfica said “Benfica TV is proud to bring the universal sporting traditions of the Benfica club to new and existing fans and customers”. He also added “We are excited to partner with DISH Network and bring this great channel into the U.S.”

Benfica TV is available on DISH Network channel number 739. You can avail the channel a la carte for $9.99. The channel is also available as part of Luso Pack that is available for $24.99 per month. This pack also includes RPTi, SIC International, SIC Noticias and EuroNews.

Want to get DISH Network with Luso Pack at your home? Give Us a Call @ 1-888-209-8226 (Promo: FB1010) right away.

Are you a comedy fan? Then you must be having a ball recently. With TBS bringing in Conan O’Brian, ‘South Park’ introducing its 200th episode and ‘Saturday Night Live’ launching its new ‘Saturday Night Live in the 2000s: Time And Again’ series where they are showing some of the best moments of SNL including Colonel Angus, it is very hard to try not to laugh. Well there is more laughter coming your way!

Comedy Central, the popular satellite TV channel is going to introduce Chris Gethard, a writer, performer and veteran of the Upright Citizens Brigade Theater. Chris Gethard, who? Even if you do not recognize him much get ready to have a great time laughing all the way!

As per Comedy Central, the popular satellite TV channel, Chris Gethard will replace Jon Heder, who is the star of “Napoleon Dynamite” in a brand new series. The series will probably be titled ‘Big Lake’. The show was announced in July last year. At present the DISH TV series is being made by Gary Sanchez Productions which is the company of Will Ferrell and Adam McKay.

Jon Heder was to star in this show as a former financial expert who comes back to his hometown. Last month the representatives of Napoleon Dynamite star confirmed that he will be leaving the show doe to some creative differences. So the series authority has chosen Chris Gethard in his place. Apart from to Mr. Gethard, who has earned fame writing for ‘Saturday Night Live’ and the Onion News Network, the show will also have two ‘Saturday Night Live’ veterans Chris Parnell and Horatio Sanz. Horatio Sanz has got great looks nowadays after losing 100 pounds of weight. So get ready check out some handsome men who will tickle your funny bones.

Which among these shows you love the best? Who is your favorite comedy king? We are waiting for your opinions.

You must have had a long list of resolutions and to do list in the beginning of the year. But with two months down the line you might find it a little tough to stay tuned to your resolutions. You have started bingeing on food and other stuff and have already began to forget the set of goals that you have set for yourself at the beginning of the year. However, there is no need to feel the guilt pangs already. You are just two months late and have plenty of time in hand to turn your goals in to reality. And you can do it very easily with Dish Network by your side.

With time dish TV has become more than just a tool for TV entertainment. At present it acts as a companion to many. You can get the best of satellite TV entrainment with dish TV. And what’s more? It can also help you to stay tuned to your resolutions. Let us have quick look at the most common resolutions that people has:

1. Lose Some Weight

If losing weight is your primary goal then you will surely have some inspirations with Dish Network. Not only will you get a number of programs on fitness but also have great recipes of low calorie food and diet charts that will help you gain some insight on how to lose body fat without weakening your body. You can also go for some great fitness videos from the video on demand section of Dish Network.

2. Look Good, Feel Better

Look your best with the top fashion and make up tips at your finger tips. FTV (Channel no. 374) and other fashion related programs on Dish Network brings you the hottest fashions of the season while the fashion experts in different shows enlighten you about which dress, shade, accessories or make up suits you the most. You may also find some easy tips on fashion on a budget and everyday fashion as well.

3. Learn a New Thing

Dish Network is the best platform to bring out the artist hidden in you. Whether you want to learn singing, dancing or cooking or crafts you can surely find some educational content on dish TV. Apart from the educational programs on Dish Network Programming packages you can also learn new things from the video on demand service of this satellite TV provider and learn new things.

4. Put Your Finances in Order

Does putting finances in order give you a headache? Bloomberg Channel (Channel no. 203) and other finance-related dish TV channels are the perfect antidote for it. With interactive financial information on TV screen you can now keep a watch on the stock markets across the world. You can also learn a lot about the current trend of investment, Forex rates and useful financing tips that are helpful for your investments as well as your business.

5. Get Wild

Bring out your wild side with Dish Network extreme sports programming and outdoor programming. Enjoy anything from snowboarding to windsurfing and white river rafting with different adventure and outdoor sports programming channels on Dish Network. Feel the adrenaline rush with each of those sporting events and get wild – feel the thrill down your spine.

6. Spend More Time with Kids

Enjoy more time with your kids with Dish Network. Your toddlers and young ones can enjoy TV with the all new interactive contents and kids’ programming from channels like Baby First TV (Channel no. 126), where they can learn a number of new things while having fun. The channel also brings some on screen instructions for parents that can help them in becoming better parents. You can learn these parenting tips and have a great time with your kids.

7. Explore the Mysteries around the World

“The World is a book, and those who do not travel read only a page.” – Saint Augustine has said that right. There are many things in different parts of the world that still remains a mystery to mankind. Explore the world with Dish Network travel programs and try to solve the history’s mysteries with The History Channel (Channel no. 120).

Enjoy geographical and natural wonders with National Geographic channel (Channel no. 186) and try to find answers of some unresolved questions of science with The Science Channel (Channel no. 193) and The Discovery Channel. You can also get all these channels on HD programming at a nominal charge and enjoy a true to life view of the programs. With the finest quality picture and sound you can virtually visit the places with Dish Network.

8. Restore Your Inner Calm

In the Busy schedule of life, restoring your inner calm is the most daunting task. No matter how hard you try, something or the other surely drives you mad and you end up feeling miserable. With various lifestyle channels live Veria TV (Channel no. 9575) on Dish Network you can learn the tricks to unwind and rejuvenate your senses. The movie programming and music channels on dish TV also help you in restoring your inner calm. There are some religious channels that gives you spiritual inspirations to fight against all odds with poise.

9. Make Time for Yourself

Why reschedule your life according to your TV programming? Instead try rescheduling your TV programs at a time convenient to you. With the new DVR feature from Dish Network you can now record your favorite shows and can watch them at a time convenient to you. Thus you can now have more time in hand to finish off all your works and enjoy a little more time for yourself when you can pursue a hobby, have a time with family and friends or can simply lose yourself in reverie.

10. Get Going and Stay Entertained

Sitting idle in front of the TV for long hours may not be your cup of tea but watching interesting programs surely is. No matter whether you want to watch an important match on TV while attending a business meet or simply want to enjoy a movie when your kids are occupying the TV set, you can get your daily share of TV entertainment with Dish Network TV Everywhere range of products. With these products you can watch TV on your laptop or any smartphone from virtually anywhere. These Dish Network products give you complete freedom of staying connected to you dish TV anytime anywhere.

Thus you can surely have a wonderful time with dish TV and can also stay tuned to your resolutions while watching Dish Network programs in amazing image resolution and great sound. Happy TV Watching!!

Satellite TV is one of the latest TV technologies that have transformed the way the viewers watched TV. At present millions of TV viewers in the United States are switching from cable TV to satellite TV services, because of its high quality services better sound and visual output at the lowest possible price.

The diverse range of well researched content are also another reason behind the huge popularity of Dish Network. Apart from providing the highest quality programming and services at an affordable rate, Dish Network also offer a number of amazing dish TV features that make watching TV a lot of fun.

With the Dish Network DVR systems you can record your favorite shows and watch them at your convenience. The pay-per-view dish TV channels offer you the best satellite TV entertainment against payments. If you want to restrict your kids from watching some dish channels, you can use the parental control lock. There are more such interesting features that make your Dish Network experience an enjoyable one.