Chinese Satellite TV

For some people, satellite programming needs to have more than just English-language channels. That's why many companies offer programming especially for those whom English may not be their first language.

Direct TV and Dish Network, the major satellite carriers, both offer special packages for those who need Chinese television. And it's not just native Chinese who would like programming in their native tongue. For people who are learning another language, watching TV in that language can help them to learn it quicker, as it immerses them in the language and even culture right from the comfort of their living room.

Dish Network Chinese Programming
Dish Network offers a variety of Chinese programming packages that can be exclusively in Chinese or that can include English-language channels as well.

For $29.99, Dish Network offers the Great Wall package, which includes 28 digital channels that can be accessed from the customer's home 24 hours a day. Channels feature a variety of programming, including general entertainment, news, sports, dramas, television series, and children's programming. These channels come from CCTV, 7 channels from mainland China, and 4 channels that are provided by Chinese partners.

Customers can get their local English-language channels for an additional $7 a month, allowing them to have both English and Chinese language channels available.

In order to access these channels, a special dish antenna will need to be purchased.

Finding a Dealer
Satellite carriers utilize independent dealers to sell and install their equipment. Like most companies, these satellite dealers are in competition with each other and try to attract customers by providing a number of incentives, like free equipment or installation.

Companies have deals like this all the time, so there really is no reason to have to pay for installation or equipment. Finding the best satellite deal that has Chinese TV takes a little research and, in some cases, a little time while you wait for the right deal or promotion to come around.

The following are some Dish Network dealers that provide Chinese Language programming:

• All Sat. All Sat is a dealer that offers a 30-day money back guarantee on all of their equipment. However, they usually have a variety of promotions and deals to off set the cost of the equipment. For example, one of their most recent promotions offered all free equipment, a free home protection plan, all digital programming, free DVR equipment options (these can be up to $30 extra a month), lifetime equipment warranties (as opposed to one year or even less), and a fixed price (some companies offer a low price for just the first month or two of service) for the duration of the contract. The standard satellite and DVR systems are free with All Sat.
• All American Dish. This Dish Network dealer offers a 30-day trial run, so customers can try satellite risk-free for 30 days, and then decide whether or not they want to buy it. This is an attractive option for people who don't know whether or not they want to make the commitment for two years to the Chinese programs. In addition, they offer such deals as two rooms of America's Top 60, a popular programming option, for $19.99 a month, or 4 rooms of the same programming option for $24.99 a month. Two rooms for 180 channels runs just $39.99 a month. In addition, All American Dish offers such promotions as free $50 gas card for people who sign up for their service.