National Geographic Channel
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| National Geographic Channel | |
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| Image:NatGeo Channel.png | |
| Launched | January 1, 2001 |
| Owned by | National Geographic Television & Film (50%) News Corporation (50%) |
| Slogan | Think again. |
| Headquarters | Image:Flag of the United States.svg Washington, D.C. |
| Website | See External Links Below |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | Channel 276 |
| Dish Network | Channel 186 |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 612 |
| Astro Malaysia | Channel 553 |
| Tata Sky India | Channel 551 |
| Sky Digital (UK) | Channel 526 |
| Sky Italia Italy | Channel 402 Channel 403 (NGC +1) Channel 404 (NGC HD) |
| TrueVisions DSTV (Thailand) | Channel 45 |
| Indovision Indonesia | Channel 19 |
| Astro Indonesia | Channel 24 |
| DStv, South Africa | Channel 260 |
| Cyfra+ | Channel 70 |
| Sky Network Television (New Zealand) | Channel 72 |
| Digiturk | Channel 81 |
| DialogTV (Sri Lanka) | Channel 28 |
| SKY Perfect (Japan) | Channel 741 |
| SkyLife (South Korea) | Channel 402 |
| SkyTV (Brazil) | Channel 55 |
| Cable | |
| Verizon FiOS | Channel 101 Channel 838 (HDTV) |
| Comcast | Channels Vary |
| Time Warner Cable | Channels Vary |
| Charter | Channels Vary |
| Cox Cable | Channels Vary |
| iO Digital Cable (Cablevision) | Channel 162 Channel 726 (HDTV) |
| Bright House Networks | Channels Vary |
| Foxtel Digital | Channel 612 |
| Starhub Singapore | Channel 11 |
| STAR TV India | Channel 14 |
| SkyCable Philippines | Channel 41 |
| Dream Satellite TV Philippines | Channel 35 |
| Cablelink Philippines | Channel 23 |
| TelstraClear InHomeTV (New Zealand) | Channel 72 |
| UCS (Bangladesh) | Channel 10 |
| DCM (Zagreb) | Channel S25 |
| Hathway (India) | Channel 500 |
| TrueVisions CATV (Thailand) | Channel 45 |
| VTR (Chile) | Channel 29 |
| Midcontinent Communications | Channel 152 Channel 644 (HDTV) |
| IPTV over ADSL | |
| now TV Hong Kong | Channel 215 Channel 216 (NG Wild) Channel 217 (NG Adventure) Channel 218 (NGC HD) |
The National Geographic Channel 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, 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 and Ireland, which is carried on BSkyB's own Sky Digital pay TV service.
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 Adventure
Programming focuses on outdoor adventure, adventure travel, adventure personalities and special events from around the world. It is available in most parts of Asia Pacific and Europe. It was previously named Adventure One (A1) in those areas until May 1, 2007 when it was relaunched with the Nat Geo Adventure brand.
[edit] Nat Geo Music
Designed to offer an alternative music video channel for both international and smaller independent local labels, focus on cultural lyrics and rhythms. Nat Geo Music It is a future channel which will be available initially in Italy on October 15, 2007, and later around the world.[1]
[edit] Nat Geo Wild
Bringing viewers documentaries entirely focused on the animal kingdom and the worlds they inhabit. From the most remote environments, to the forbidding depths of our oceans, to the protected parks in our backyards. It is available in Asia and parts of Europe including the United Kingdom, Ireland, Turkey, Romania and Italy.
[edit] National Geographic Channel HD
[edit] Programs
- Main category: National Geographic Channel programs
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[edit] References
- ^ National Geographic Channels (International) (2007-08-21). "NGCI launches Nat Geo Music". Press release. Retrieved on 2007-09-24.
[edit] See also
- National Geographic Channel (Canada)
- National Geographic Channel (UK)
- National Geographic Channel HD
- List of DirecTV channels
- List of Dish Network channels
- List of documentary channels
[edit] External links
- National Geographic Channel Australia and New Zealand
- National Geographic Wild Channel in Asia
- National Geographic Wild Channel in UK
- National Geographic Channel Asia
- National Geographic Channel HD (Asia)
- National Geographic Channel Philippines
- National Geographic Channel Canada
- National Geographic Channel Europe
- Nat Geo Adventure Channel in Asia's Website
- National Geographic Channel India
- National Geographic Channel Italia
- National Geographic Adventure Channel Italia
- National Geographic Wild Channel Italia
- National Geographic Music Channel Italia
- National Geographic Channel Japan
- National Geographic Channel Turkey
- National Geographic Channel Norway
- National Geographic Channel Germany
- National Geographic Channel Nederland
- National Geographic Poland
- National Geographic Romania
- National Geographic Channel South Africa
- National Geographic South Korea
- National Geographic Channel UK
- National Geographic Channel U.S.A
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