OTV (Lebanon)

OTV (أو تي ڤي)
Launched May, 2007 (television network)
Owned by OTV Holding
Picture format 4:3 (576i, SDTV)
Country Lebanon
Language Arabic
Broadcast area Lebanon; also available in Arab World, Europe, United States, North America, and Australia
Website OTV website
Availability
Satellite
DISH Network (USA) Channel 607[1]

OTV is a publicly traded television station in Lebanon. It began broadcasting on July 20, 2007 on the Arabsat satellite, on the 11823MHz frequency. OTV launched officially in 2008 after a testing period of almost six months. OTV now covers the world through different broadcasting channels for Europe, North America, Australia, and the Middle East. In addition, www.otv.com.lb offers live streaming coverage on the internet. The OTV main news bulletin is also broadcasted on Sawt Al Mada Radio (92.5 & 92.7 MHz)

OTV Broadcasts a diverse, yet consistent, show grid that combines various television genres and preferences. OTV Promotes modernism, freedom and democracy through culturally enlightening and entertaining programs. It aims to impart a youthful and dynamic image while sustaining a genuine authenticity.

OTV targets all Lebanese in particular and Arabs in general. Creates an interactive link between the Lebanese residents in Lebanon and the Lebanese Diaspora throughout the world.

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Corporate structure

Al Lubnaniah Lil I’Lam SAL is the Lebanese joint stock company titular of the “OTV” television broadcasting license granted by the Lebanese Council of Ministers on June 22, 2006. OTV (Holding) SAL is a recently incorporated investment company the purpose of which is to set up, develop, promote, equip, manage, support and/or finance specialized affiliate entities operating in the media, audio, audiovisual, press, advertising, production and post-production fields while relying on a strategic alliance with OTV as its main media arm.

Programs

Many other programs are shown on the channel; some of them are:

Satellite frequencies

Arab World, Europe, Africa: OTV is Available on

North America: OTV is Available on Dish Network:To Subscribe call 1-888-458-1278

Australia: OTV is Available on:Intelsat 8 12646 MHz vertical Orbital Position: 166 East Transporter: 22 Frequency: 12646 MHz Polarisation: Vertical To subscribe visit www.mysat.tv or call 1800 700 506.

France: OTV is available as part of the Bouquet Libanais on the following networks: FREE, SFR, ORANGE. For more info visit www.bouquet-liban.tv

Sweden:OTV is available as part of Arabic bouquet on Zone TV

Lebanon:OTV terrestrial digital transmission is available through: Cablevision, Econet, and CityTV

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