DISH Network Expands DISH World IPTV Offering with Country's Largest Arabic Channel Lineup

posted on: Dec 15, 2010

DISH Network L.L.C., the leader in international programming, today announced its DISH World IPTV service now offers access to the largest Arabic channel lineup in the U.S.

DISH World IPTV, introduced earlier this fall, distributes DISH Network’s international programming via broadband to the television without the need for a satellite dish. For consumers who live in apartment buildings, high rises or dormitories, or are otherwise unable to receive satellite service, the service offers a simple and reliable solution to view DISH Network’s international programming lineup.

“DISH Network is proud to provide customers who may not have access to our satellite TV the ability to enjoy our entire lineup of Arabic programming through our DISH World IPTV service,” said Chris Kuelling, vice president of International Programming for DISH Network. “By simply connecting our DISH World set-top box to their broadband connection and television set, our customers can enjoy more than 20 popular Arabic channels, no matter where they live.”
DISH Network offers the most comprehensive Arabic platform in the U.S., delivering a wide variety of news, sports, movie and other entertainment programming.

Its lineup of Arabic channels includes Al Jazeera, MBC, ART, Dream2 and Murr TV and more. Packages start at just $29.99, plus customers can choose from several a la carte options like The Aghapy Channel, Iqraa or Noursat for $4.99 per month, as well as the Arabic Music Pack for $9.99.

About DISH Network
DISH Network L.L.C., the U.S. leader in international programming, provides more than 185 ethnic channels in 29 languages – more than any other pay-TV provider. To learn more about DISH Network’s DISH World IPTV service, which also offers Hindi and Urdu programming options, visit www.dishworldiptv.com. For more information about DISH Network’s Arabic channel lineup, call 1-855-975-3278 or visit: