Arabic channels are becoming more and more popular and can be watched in the USA due to the growing number of Arab people. Satellite and digital services have made it very easy for Arabic speakers to get their entertainment, news, and many other things. Below is a brief description of some of the most popular Arabic channels in the United States.
Major Satellite Providers
All three major satellite television service providers operating in the USA: Dish Network, DIRECTV, and Spectrum provide numerous packages comprising Arabic channels. These offer links to most of the frequently watched pan-Arab channels from the Middle East and North Africa.
Arabic package is available with over 25 channels on Dish World International Packages offered by Dish Network. These are some of the well-known channels like MBC, Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, Dubai TV, Abu Dhabi TV, and many others. The cost of it is about $15 and it is per month.
DIRECTV also offers an Arabic package that comprises more than thirty channels such as MBC, Al Jazeera, Future TV, LBC, and others. The monthly cost is comparable to Dish Network. DIRECTV also offers other Arabic packages that include Egyptian, Lebanese, or Maghrebi plus packages.
Spectrum also has a Middle Eastern Network pack with more than 10 Channels. This includes Al Jazeera and Al Jazeera English, Al Arabiya, and Dubai TV. Thus, the Spectrum Arabic package costs between $10 and $15 per month.
Specialized Arabic Services
Besides the major satellite providers, there are dedicated Arabic IPTV service providers as well. These provide an even broader range of channel lineups that are dedicated to Arabic programming only. Some of them are Arabica TV, Arabists, and UZNETWORKS.
The prices for the service start from $12 per month up to $25 per month based on the number of channels subscribed. Subscribers can get packages that range from over 50 up to over 150 Arabic language channels in entertainment, movies and series, kids’ programs, sports, news, and many others. This is because with IPTV technology these services offer better quality transmissions and more reliable service than satellite.
Free Online Options
Several online streaming services are also free and allow the reception of Arabic channels in the USA. Shahid is an SVOD service from MBC which has a vast library of Arabic content that consists of movies and TV shows. Some titles are free while others are available after purchasing a subscription to the service or app.
Most of the leading Arabic news, entertainment, and sports channels post their videos on YouTube and broadcast live for free on the site. A few examples of such channels are Al Jazeera, Al Arabiya, Rotana Music, Rotana Clip, and some Saudi channels. Just typing the name of the channel in most cases leads you to its live broadcast or materials.
Finding Local Arabic Channels
Some local TV providers in areas with large Arab populations such as Los Angeles, New York, Houston, Detroit, and more provide Arabic channels from the region. Local channels for Egypt, Lebanon, or other countries may be included in these regional TV packages.
Verizon Fios is another company with the Arabic Mosaic Pack with more than 20 channels available in some of the regional markets such as New Jersey. Comcast Xfinity does offer local Arabic programming in Detroit and there are many Arab communities in that region. It is recommended that the availability of local Arabic channels on TV lineups be checked.
Other streaming devices such as Roku also allow downloading Arabic TV apps that may offer even more region-specific, less popular channels from certain Arab countries. Due to the multiplicity of options available to the American people to watch Arabic channels today, it is easier to search for and watch Arabic channels that would suit personal preferences and likings.
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