| Smithsonian Channel | |
|---|---|
| Launched | 2007 |
| Owned by | Smithsonian Institution Showtime Networks (CBS Corporation) |
| Picture format | 480i (SDTV) 1080i (HDTV) |
| Country | United States |
| Broadcast area | Nationwide |
| Headquarters | Washington, DC |
| Sister channel(s) | Showtime The Movie Channel Flix |
| Website | http://www.smithsonianchannel.com |
| Availability | |
| Satellite | |
| DirecTV | 565 (HD only) 1565 (VOD) |
| Cable | |
| Available on some cable systems | Check local listings for channels |
| Verizon FiOS | Channel 625 |
| IPTV | |
| AT&T U-verse | 118 (SD) 1118 (HD) |
Smithsonian Networks (SNI/SI) is a joint venture between CBS Corporation's Showtime Networks and the Smithsonian Institution. The service consists of Smithsonian Channel, Smithsonian On Demand, and smithsonianchannel.com.
The network’s content is inspired by the Smithsonian Institution’s museums, research facilities and magazines – and features original non-fiction programming that covers a wide range of historical, scientific and cultural subjects. On September 26, 2007, the Smithsonian Channel HD began airing on DirecTV's new HD lineup. Dish Network added the HD channel on May 12, 2008. Dish Network has since dropped the Smithsonian Channel HD from their programming line up effective February 1, 2009. Dish Network provided no warning to subscribers.
In 2010, Smithsonian Networks entered into an agreement with Comcast for broadcast of the channel until 2020. An initial air date has not been given.
Smithsonian Networks is also available on Time Warner Cable, AT&T U-verse and Charter Communications in high definition and standard definition and on Verizon FiOS and Mediacom in high definition. It is also available from On Demand in both high definition and standard definition.
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