As for the news, entertainment, and culture of Greece, Greek Americans need to have the channels to watch the Greek TV stations. Dish Network has several options for Greek channels that enable you to watch programs broadcasted by the main Greek networks without having to join special packages for international audiences. Below you will find a list of the Greek channels featured in the Dish in the USA and what each channel package entails.
Greek programming on Dish: basics
Dish Network offers a basic Greek package called "Dish Greeks" that includes the following three channels:
- ERT World: This channel is direct from the Greek public broadcaster ERT offering a blend of news, documentary programs, sports, and Greek entertainment and cultural shows. Availability of Shows: Popular shows like ‘Nistisimes Stigmes’ are available with live events and news flashes too.
- Alpha Sat: A widely used private DISH NETWORK from Greece that provides entertainment programming comprising Greek drama series, reality programs, lifestyle shows as well as domestic and international movies. Television programs include such sought-after dramas as Sto Para Pente.
- Antenna Sat: Another major commercial station originating from Greece, Antenna Sat broadcasts news and financial programs in the morning and entertainment programs, dramas, comedies, and movies in the evening. Some of them are comedy series, for instance, Radio Arvyla.
This is the most basic package that offers you major channels that present a myriad of news, shows, and movies. The Dish Greeks bundle offer starts from $24. 99 for the bundle.
Premium Greek Programming
Apart from the Dish Greek pack, there is also an enhanced Dish Greek package with more channels for those who want a more comprehensive Greek experience. This includes everything in the basic tier plus the following bonus selections:
- Omega Channel: This channel primarily broadcasts cultural programs and showcases the Greek communities through documentaries, talk shows, music specials, and orthodox religious programs. Techniques such as I Stories tis Ellinikis Diasporas are among the favorite shows to air.
- TV5 Greece: Specializing in sports and entertainment, TV5 Greece broadcasts Championship Football games and the reality programs Survivor Greece and Hell’s Kitchen Greece.
- ERT Sports HD: This channel is exactly what the name implies; a nonstop Greek sports station with Football, Basketball, Volleyball, and other related programs. Watch live games and sporting events in high definition.
- Greek Cinema: Hoping for awesome Greek films and movies? This channel provides the most contemporary and historical film hits from the theatre of Greece. Relax with legendary shows such as Shirley Valentine with Tom Conti on board.
This will entice more consumers to buy this new package since it offers more than just channels focusing on the Greek lifestyle, food, movies, popular daily shows, and live sporting events. Pricing starts at $39. 99/month.
Add-On Channels
In addition to the base tiers, Dish gives you the flexibility to select add-on channels for even more customized Greek programming:
- ERT Sports: This is an additional sports channel from ERT World with over and above sports news such as the European Football leagues and F1 Racing. Pricing is $14. 99/month.
- BLUE: This new channel that started recently has a complete lineup of shows comprising documentaries, music, lifestyle shows, and hit dramas from Greece. Picks include the reality show Your Face Sounds Familiar. The BLUE plan is offered at $14. 99 every month.
- MAD Greeks: This channel is solely dedicated to shows that play today’s most requested Greek songs and videos from Greece. It is your chance to meet the most popular Pop and Laiko singers. MAD Greekz costs $7. 99 monthly.
All of these options given by Dish Network let you create your unique Greek TV package that would include only channels you are interested in and cost as much as you are willing to spend. Whether looking for a simple, Greek package or needing the best variety of Greek channels to get news, shows, and other aspects of the Hellenic homeland, Dish has you covered.
Opa! Tune in to some of the Greek channels on Dish Network today and be entertained by the magic of Greece without leaving the United States!
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