National Geographic Channel
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| National Geographic Channel | |
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| Launched | January 1, 2001 |
| Owned by | National Geographic Television & Film (50%) News Corporation (50%) |
| Slogan | "Think again." |
| Headquarters | Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Website | Official Site |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | Channel 276 Channel 1276 (VOD) |
| Dish Network | Channel 186 |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 612 |
| Astro Malaysia | Channel 553 |
| Tata Sky India | Channel 551 |
| SKY Italia Italy | Channel 402 Channel 403 (NGC +1) |
| TrueVisions (Thailand) | Channel 49 |
| Indovision Indonesia | Channel 19 |
| Astro Nusantara Indonesia | Channel 24 |
| DStv, South Africa | Channel 260 |
| Cyfra+ | Channel 91 |
| Sky Network Television (New Zealand) | Channel 72 |
| Digital + (Spain) | Channel 61 |
| Digiturk (Turkey) | |
| Channel 28 | |
| Dish TV (India) | Channel 631 |
| SKY Perfect (Japan) | Channel 741 |
| SkyLife (South Korea) | |
| CBTV Satellite (China) | Channel 306 |
| SkyTV (Brazil) | Channel 51 |
| SKY Latin America | Channel 254 |
| NTV Plus (Russia & Ukraine) | |
| Cable | |
| BBM MMDS (Montenegro) | Check local listings for channels |
| IPTV over ADSL | |
| now TV Hong Kong | Channel 215 |
| Mozaic TV+ Qatar | Channel 249 (NATgeo) |
| IndosatM2 Indonesia | Channel 126 |
National Geographic Channel, also called Nat Geo, is a subscription television network that features documentaries produced by the National Geographic Society. It features some programming similar to that on the Discovery Channel such as nature, science, culture and history documentaries.
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[edit] Overview
In September 1997, the world's first National Geographic Channel launched in Europe and Australia. In July 1998, National Geographic Channel Asia was launched in partnership and distribution with STAR TV (Before replacing NBC Asia Channel. The same happened in NBC Europe's demise in 1998). Today, the channel is available in over 143 countries, are seen in more than 160 million homes and in 25 languages.
In the United States, The National Geographic Channel, launched in January 2001, is a joint venture of National Geographic Television & Film and Fox Cable Networks. The National Geographic provides programming expertise and the Fox Networks Group provides its expertise on distribution, marketing, and ad sales. It is primarily a digital cable and satellite channel there.
In Canada, the channel is owned by Alliance Atlantis and National Geographic Channel USA, while the European versions are operated in partnership with Fox's sister company, British Sky Broadcasting (BSkyB). This includes an English language version for the UK, Iceland and Republic of Ireland, which is carried on BSkyB's own Sky Digital pay TV service and also on Tiscali TV in the UK, Sky Digital, UPC, Magnet Networks, SCTV in the Republic of Ireland and Skjarin in Iceland.
In Australia, National Geographic Channel is carried by Foxtel, Optus, Austar, Neighbourhood Cable, TransTV, and SelecTV. The Australian version includes Australian guest presenters of promotional material and to introduce certain programs, series and specials.
In New Zealand, National Geographic Channel is broadcast on SKY Network Television and TelstraClear InHomeTV.
In South Africa, the channel is carried by Digital Satellite Television (also known as DStv) is MultiChoice's multi-channel digital satellite TV service in Africa.
The channel's musical signature is the Elmer Bernstein composed theme that has also appeared on the National Geographic broadcast-TV specials.
[edit] Other National Geographic Channels
[edit] Nat Geo Music
Designed to offer an alternative music video channel for both international and smaller independent local labels with a focus on cultural lyrics and rhythms. Nat Geo Music became available in Italy on October 15, 2007, and will later be broadcast around the world.[1]
[edit] Nat Geo Junior
Nat Geo Junior is broadcast in Netherlands, Belgium, India and created specifically for children. Also a block programmed in Asia.[2] [3]
[edit] National Geographic Channel HD
[edit] National Geographic Adventure
[edit] National Geographic Wild
[edit] Relationships/Rivalries
[edit] References
- ^ National Geographic Channels (International) (2007-08-21). "NGCI launches Nat Geo Music". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
- ^ Indiantelevision.com > Breaking News > NGC to launch Nat Geo Junior from 24 January
- ^ National Geographic Channel Asia Nat Geo Junior for young viewers
[edit] See also
- National Geographic Channel Australia
- Nat Geo Adventure Channel Australia
- National Geographic Channel (Canada)
- National Geographic Channel (UK)
- National Geographic Channel HD
- List of National Geographic Channel programs
- List of DirecTV channels
- List of Dish Network channels
- List of documentary channels
[edit] External links
- National Geographic Channel U.S.A.
- National Geographic Channel Russia
- National Geographic Channel Australia
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