Satellite Channels

Satellite Channel Update: New Arrivals, Departures, and Free Access

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:

SATELLITECHANNELIMPACTTRANSPONDER
KazSat 3 @ 58.5° ETLC Russia ( TV Com )started10929 H 30000 3/4
KazSat 3 @ 58.5° EDiscovery Channel Russia ( TV Com )started 10929 H 30000 3/4
    
TürkmenÄlem
/MonacoSat @ 52° E
Arax TV started10887 V 27500 2/3
TürkmenÄlem
/MonacoSat @ 52° E
Persian Filmleft 10887 V 27500 2/3
    
AzerSpace 1 @ 46° EImam Ali TVstarted11001 H 2032 8/9
    
AzerSpace 1 @ 46° EOmid-e-Iranleft11135 Н 30000 5/6
    
Eutelsat 16A @ 16° EMCM Top started11324 V 30000 2/3
    
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 ( Allente )left12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 2 ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 3 ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Møre og Romsdal ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 2 Lydtekst ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Lydtekst ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK Tegnspråk ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Innlandet ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Vestfold og Telemark ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Sørlandet ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Rogaland ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Vestlandsrevyen ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Midtnytt ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Nordland ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK 1 Nordnytt ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
Thor 7 @ 0.7° WNRK Super TV ( Allente ) left 12399 H 30000 2/3
    
Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° WSham FM Plus TV started12604 V 27500 7/8
    
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° EStarTimes TV Guide Nigeria started3878 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 TVFTA 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° EWRM TVstarted3900 R 6370 3/4
    
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° EBunyoro TV stopped3914 R 13725 3/4
    
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° ESibuka TV ( StarTimes TV Uganda )started3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° EStar Life ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) started 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° EMagic Sport TV ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) started 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° EATN TV Uganda ( StarTimes TV Uganda )started 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° ETrace Mziki ( StarTimes TV Uganda )left 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° ECGTN ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) left 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° ECGTN Documentary ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) left 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° EEmmanuel TV ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) left 3934 R 20000 3/4
Eutelsat 3B @ 3.1° ENickelodeon Africa ( StarTimes TV Uganda ) left 3934 R 20000 3/4
    
Rascom-QAF1R @ 2.9° EKin 24 (  ) stopped programs stopped3987 R 16300 5/6
    
Rascom-QAF1R @ 2.9° ELife TV Congo-Kinshasa started4075 R 2082 3/5
    
Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° WAl Bajrawiya TVleft11636 V 27500 5/6
    
Eutelsat 8 West B @ 8.0° WAl Kalema TV started11678 V 27500 7/8

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