This update brings news of changes to various channels across several satellites. Here’s a breakdown of the additions, removals, and channels switching to free-to-air (FTA) status:
New Channels:
- KazSat 3 (58.5°E):
- TLC Russia (TV Com): Specializes in reality TV shows and documentaries.
- Discovery Channel Russia (TV Com): Offers a variety of factual programming on science, nature, and exploration.
- TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat (52°E):
- Arax TV: Details about this channel are unavailable.
- AzerSpace 1 (46°E):
- Imam Ali TV: Likely focuses on religious content related to Islam.
- Eutelsat 16A (16°E):
- MCM Top: Offers music videos and entertainment programming.
- Eutelsat 8 West B (8.0°W):
- Sham FM Plus TV: Details about this channel are unavailable.
- Eutelsat 3B (3.1°E):
- WRM TV: Details about this channel are unavailable.
- StarTimes TV Guide Nigeria: Provides program listings for StarTimes TV.
- Sibuka TV (StarTimes TV Uganda): Content details unavailable, but likely part of the StarTimes TV package.
- Star Life (StarTimes TV Uganda): Content details unavailable, but likely part of the StarTimes TV package.
- Magic Sport TV (StarTimes TV Uganda): Focuses on sports programming.
- ATN TV Uganda (StarTimes TV Uganda): Details about this channel are unavailable, but likely part of the StarTimes TV package.
- Life TV Congo-Kinshasa (Rascom-QAF1R, 2.9°E): Details about this channel are unavailable.
- Al Kalema TV (Eutelsat 8 West B, 8.0°W): Details about this channel are unavailable.
Channels No Longer Available:
- TürkmenÄlem/MonacoSat (52°E):
- Persian Film
- AzerSpace 1 (46°E):
- Omid-e-Iran
- Thor 7 (0.7°W):
- All NRK channels (NRK 1, NRK 2, NRK 3, regional NRK channels, NRK Lydtekst channels, NRK Tegnspråk, NRK Super TV)
- Eutelsat 3B (3.1°E):
- iBrand TV (StarTimes TV)
- Bunyoro TV
- Trace Mziki (StarTimes TV Uganda)
- CGTN (StarTimes TV Uganda)
- CGTN Documentary (StarTimes TV Uganda)
- Emmanuel TV (StarTimes TV Uganda)
- Nickelodeon Africa (StarTimes TV Uganda)
- Rascom-QAF1R (2.9°E):
- Kin 24
- Eutelsat 8 West B (8.0°W):
- Al Bajrawiya TV
Channels Switching to FTA:
- Eutelsat 3B (3.1°E):
- Wakaati TV
- Silverbird TV
- Wap TV
- U-Laff TV
- Liberty TV Nigeria
- Wazobia TV
- Rapid TV
- ADBN (Advocate Broadcasting Network)
This update provides a glimpse into the ever-changing satellite television landscape. New channels are being added, some are going dark, and others are becoming freely accessible. Be sure to check the technical details (satellite, frequency, etc.) to tune in to the new channels or find alternative options for those no longer available.
Technical Information table:
SATELLITE | CHANNEL | IMPACT | TRANSPONDER |
KazSat 3 @ 58.5° E | TLC Russia ( TV Com ) | started | 10929 H 30000 3/4 |
KazSat 3 @ 58.5° E | Discovery Channel Russia ( TV Com ) | started | 10929 H 30000 3/4 |
TürkmenÄlem /MonacoSat @ 52° E | Arax TV | started | 10887 V 27500 2/3 |
TürkmenÄlem /MonacoSat @ 52° E | Persian Film | left | 10887 V 27500 2/3 |
AzerSpace 1 @ 46° E | Imam Ali TV | started | 11001 H 2032 8/9 |
AzerSpace 1 @ 46° E | Omid-e-Iran | left | 11135 Н 30000 5/6 |
Eutelsat 16A @ 16° E | MCM Top | started | 11324 V 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 2 ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 3 ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Møre og Romsdal ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 2 Lydtekst ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Lydtekst ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK Tegnspråk ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Innlandet ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Vestfold og Telemark ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Sørlandet ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Rogaland ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Vestlandsrevyen ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Midtnytt ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Nordland ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK 1 Nordnytt ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Thor 7 @ 0.7° W | NRK Super TV ( Allente ) | left | 12399 H 30000 2/3 |
Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° W | Sham FM Plus TV | started | 12604 V 27500 7/8 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | StarTimes TV Guide Nigeria | started | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | iBrand TV ( StarTimes TV ) | left | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Wakaati TV | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Silverbird TV | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Wap TV | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | U-Laff TV | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Liberty TV Nigeria | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Wazobia TV | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Rapid TV | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | ADBN (Advocate Broadcasting Network) | FTA now | 3878 R 7020 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | WRM TV | started | 3900 R 6370 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Bunyoro TV | stopped | 3914 R 13725 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Sibuka TV ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | started | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Star Life ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | started | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Magic Sport TV ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | started | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | ATN TV Uganda ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | started | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Trace Mziki ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | left | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | CGTN ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | left | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | CGTN Documentary ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | left | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Emmanuel TV ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | left | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° E | Nickelodeon Africa ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) | left | 3934 R 20000 3/4 |
Rascom-QAF1R @ 2.9° E | Kin 24 ( ) stopped programs | stopped | 3987 R 16300 5/6 |
Rascom-QAF1R @ 2.9° E | Life TV Congo-Kinshasa | started | 4075 R 2082 3/5 |
Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° W | Al Bajrawiya TV | left | 11636 V 27500 5/6 |
Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° W | Al Kalema TV | started | 11678 V 27500 7/8 |