Dialog TV to introduce new channels this month

Sri Lanka’s trend setting Cable/Satellite TV provider Dialog TV (known as CBNSat for most of us) is now in the process of introducing their new set of channels. According to reports, the launch will take place during the month of June. I’m under the impression that it will happen towards the latter part of the month as they have a lot of things to be sorted out before the launch such as channel deals, packaging structure, system upgrade and even the EPG. Dialog TV is yet to release an official statement regarding the whole process.

In addition to the new channels, there are two more transponders waiting to be launched. One has already been activated. Refer the link http://www.lyngsat.com/packages/dialog.html. The frequency for the newly activated transponder is 11498V. They will also introduce PPV (Pay Per View) facilities for the first time in Sri Lanka.

Talking about upcoming channels, it was revealed that a lot of premium channels will be available on the new line-up. It is highly likely that the channels will be allocated to the existing packages. But they might introduce a new packaging structure for future subscribers. At the moment, the new channel list includes the all important STAR bouquet, TEN SPORTS which is the exclusive broadcaster of WWE events, classic favourite HALLMARK CHANNEL and HBO’s latest additions HBO HITZ & HBO FAMILY.

Here’s the confirmed list of upcoming channels…
English Channels....
* HBO HITZ
* HBO FAMILY
* STAR WORLD
* STAR MOVIES
* HALLMARK CHANNEL
* TEN SPORTS
* AUSTRALIA NETWORK
* NEO SPORTS PLUS
* NEO SPORTS
* NDTV 24X7
* DW-TV
* GOD TV
* STAR CRICKET
Other languages...
* STAR PLUS
* STAR GOLD
* STAR VIJAY
* SET
* SET SAB
* SR TV

Every single title that I mentioned above will be available on the new line-up for sure. And also there’s a rumour going on indicating that Fashion TV will be included again. The channel was dropped from the line-up due to the Cable TV controversy occurred last year. With the launch of all these superior channels, Dialog TV will be the first operator in Sri Lanka to introduce HBO Network’s new additions HBO Hitz & HBO Family. The channels were only available in four territories. Unfortunately, there’s no sign of a music channel coming abroad. But hope they will consider adding a channel like Channel V International for the sake of music lovers. The channels Disney and Toon Disney which have been signed up by CBNSat last year won’t be available in the new line-up.

I believe DTV will update their customers as to how things work when everything is ready. So keep your fingers crossed. I can’t wait to see the new channels on the menu!!!

Dialog TV recently added Al Jazeera, the 24/7 news network headquartered in Doha Qatar. Al Jazeera is also available via FTA on AsiaSat 3S. Dialog TV currently has over 30 channels including HBO, VH1, AXN, ZEE Café and Zone Reality.

Dialog TV Website
http://www.dialogtv.com/

Last updated: July 28, 2007 / 2.45pm