Below is a list of the channels in the DishFAMILY package as well as pricing and package details.
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The DishFAMILY (also referred to as the DISH Family) package is our lowest-priced programming package with an everyday low price of only $24.99 per month, and a sale price for the first year of only $19.99 per month! DISH has hand-selected a variety of family-oriented channels from all of the America's Top programming packages and bundled them all together. Take a look at the channel list below, and below that you will find package pricing and details.
Channels in the Package
Local channels are included in the programming package you select. HD Locals are provided in 93% of all markets.
Animal Planet, Discovery Network's newest service, brings non-stop entertainment for animal lovers of all ages featuring a full range of premiere animal programming 24 hours a day from Discovery Network's natural history library, including wildlife documentaries, pet care know-how, drama, family entertainment, event reportage and classic TV.
The Biography Channel takes you into a world of exceptional people, 24 hours a day. At any time, day or night you can find an entertaining mix of Biographies, theme nights, movies, documentaries, and original short features.
A sophisticated 24-hour business and financial news channel, BLOOMBERG TELEVISION delivers power tools for power players and serious investors via 10 networks in seven languages, reaching over 200 million homes around the world. We build on our world-class resources to present up-to-the-minute coverage of financial news and markets, bringing our journalistic expertise to our programming with the best reporters to deliver the news and the best journalists to add perspective and analysis. Our multi-screen format displays information at a glance for investors who need quick, reliable news and data as market conditions change.
Boomerang is home to your favourite cartoons, videos and free games. Play games online with your favourite Boomerang characters, like Scooby-Doo games and Tom and Jerry games. Watch free clips of your favourite TV shows like The Flintstones and Pink Panther and Pals!
Delivers high quality multimedia educational experiences to the home and other places of learning, focusing on family life education, early childhood development, quality of life in families, and address prevention and intervention solutions. .For more information call at 1-800-298-5298 or visit us at www.byutv.org.
CBS College Sports Television provides more live college sports games, events, news, information, analysis and broadband content, and reaches more college sports fans, than any other company. CBS College Sports Television has television and other media rights for all Conference USA sports and, beginning in 2006, it will have exclusive media and marketing rights for all Mountain West Conference sports. CBS College Sports Television also owns exclusive multi-media rights to Navy home and select neutral site football games, as well as other Navy sports.
CCTV-E is a Spanish language entertainment and news channel of China Central Television (CCTV) originating in the People's Republic of China, and are part of the Chinese Government's information ministry. The channels cater to an international audience. All programs have Spanish subtitles. There are also news programs featuring Spanish-language reporters. These programs provide both Chinese and international news coverage.
CCTV News channel broadcasts 24-hour news reports, as well current affairs programs throughout the day. News reports cover domestic and international events. The channel broadcasts exclusively in Mandarin Chinese. Viewers from across the Greater China region and that of the Chinese diaspora can watch the channel via satellite.
Cooking Channel is an entertainment brand dedicated to today's passionate food lover. From the creators of Food Network, it's for food people, by food people. We throw open the doors for this audience on TV and online, sparking the conversations that fuel people's passion for food and cooking. Dynamic experts offer depth and detailed information including unconventional how-tos, global cuisine, wines and spirits, international travel, history and hidden gems, and even some classic favorites. Cooking Channel - stay hungry.
With an extensive blend of interdenominational and multi-cultural programming, Daystar is committed to producing and providing quality television that will reach our viewers, refresh their lives, and renew their hearts.
The Do It Yourself Network provides step-by-step instructions, in-depth demonstrations and tips for the do-it-yourself home enthusiast. Programming centers around Gardening and Landscaping, Home Repair and Remodeling, Decorating and Design, and Crafts with category experts hosting each DIY segment.
The Documentary Channel is the first 24/7 cable network dedicated exclusively to airing -- uncut and without intermission -- the works of independent documentary filmmakers. DOC will showcase the gems of non-fiction film, presenting documentaries of all lengths and genres, from classics to cutting edge. The Documentary Channel is the first 24/7 cable network dedicated exclusively to airing -- uncut and without intermission -- the works of independent documentary filmmakers. DOC will showcase the gems of non-fiction film, presenting documentaries of all lengths and genres, from classics to cutting edge.
Food Network allows viewers to learn new recipes, innovative cooking techniques, add excitement to family meals, explore the country's finest restaurants, discover the latest healthy alternative and enjoy the humor and warmth of America's top chefs.
FOX News is a 24 hour network. From 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET, they offer fresh news updates at the top and the bottom of every hour, followed by in-depth reports on a broad range of topics including health, entertainment, sports, business, lifestyles, religion, family, psychology and politics. Each night, FOX News delivers engaging one-hour programs analyzing the day's events, featuring newsmaker interviews. FOX News also offers live News Now updates around the clock.
Great American Country plays back-to-back country videos 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Celebrities host a weekly countdown show that features videos that viewers vote for each week at GAC's website, www.countrystars.com. In addition, programming includes one-on-one country artist interviews, newly released and alternative country music videos.
GemsTV transcends traditional television shopping. Using the only reverse auction method on TV in the United States, GemsTV specializes in offering genuine gemstone jewelry and loose gemstones including diamonds, rubies, emeralds and Tanzanites among more than 170 different types of precious and semi-precious gems. In the reverse auction method, called "The Game," items for sale drop in price until all items in that game are sold. No matter what price each buyer bids throughout The Game, all buyers pay only the final lowest price. GemsTV is one of the largest producers of gemstone jewelry in the world and is able to offer incredible value by cutting out retailers and middlemen and passing on the savings to the customer. Knowledgeable and personable American hosts as well as British presenters from GemsTV's sister channel in the UK make GemsTV fun to watch and The Game easy to play.
From one of the most trusted brands, Hallmark Channel delivers extraordinary original movies and award-winning entertainment you won't find anywhere else. Hallmark Channel is committed to high-quality entertainment characterized by cinematic excellence and strong stories that are relevant to viewers and their lives
Hallmark Movie Channel delivers an entertaining, family-friendly movie experience with movies from a television legacy that includes top-rated movies and miniseries that represent the quality viewers expect from Hallmark.
During your busy morning and day, Headline News brings you the day's top stories in a fast-paced 30 minute newscast. In the evening, Headline Prime switches gears to deliver a line-up of destination shows not to be missed including Showbiz Tonight, Nancy Grace and Prime News Tonight.
A hub is a place where great things come together, and thats what The Hub TV channel is all about! The Hub is a fun destination that brings kids and their families together to enjoy clever stories and engaging characters in new and classic comedies, animated adventures, movies, and live-action shows. The Hub is brought to you by two of the best names in entertainment Discovery Communications and Hasbro, Inc.
Investigation Discovery provides in-depth, compelling documentaries and series that challenge viewers to think about key issues that shape our culture and define our world. In addition, Investigation Discovery continues to partner with leading news organizations to bring high-quality current events and investigative programming to Investigation Discovery's viewers.
ICTV is a full-spectrum network with programming that is targeted to the outdoor enthusiast. A network with programming and content focused on everything from hunting and fishing to motorsports and recreational content.
INSP is a 24 hour-a-day network available to more than 70 million U.S. households via cable and satellite television, according to Nielsen, making it the third fastest-growing basic cable network. The network targets over 79 million Baby Boomers, 35 million of whom self-identify as "socially conservative". INSP features original and exclusive music programs and a wide variety of family friendly entertainment, including The Waltons, Little House on the Prairie, Brady Bunch, Happy Days and feature films
Shop for incredible deals on jewelry and gemstones. Jewelry Television specializes in offering a vast selection of jewelry and gemstones, live - 24 hours-a-day, 7 days-a-week with a commitment to customer satisfaction.
Nicktoons is a digital cable and satellite television network owned by Viacom. It is a sister service of the Nickelodeon cable channel. The network broadcasts Nickelodeon's animated series, Nicktoons, along with other original animated series and foreign animation from other Nickelodeon networks overseas 24 hours a day. The slogan for the network is "Big Stars, Animated."
Nick at Nite, the home of classic TV features America's best-loved classic television programs including, I Love Lucy, The Mary Tyler Moore Show, The Dick Van Dyke Show, TAXI, I Dream of Jeannie, Bewitched, The Bob Newhart Show, and Dragnet. Nickelodeon, the Number One Network For Kids! Nickelodeon offers the highest quality and top-rated kid's programming in a variety of genres appealing to kids of all ages.
Outdoor Channel is America's Leader in Outdoor TV, featuring best-in-class traditional hunting, fishing and shooting sports programming that entertains, educates and inspires outdoor enthusiasts.
QVC is a home shopping network available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week featuring name brand products at super savings. Fashion, fitness, electronics, home furnishings, tools, jewelry and gift merchandise are highlighted.
RFD-TV is dedicated to serving rural America with a 24-hour schedule of Rural News, agricultural features, horse training, and informational programming. Visit www.rfd-tv.com.
Devoted to the wonders of science, The Science Channel explores life's greatest mysteries and smallest wonders. Divided into three categories, Science and Technology, Natural Science and Mystery and Expedition, programming includes Science Live, Science of the Deep and Understanding.
Shop at Home takes television shopping to a whole new level. The only shopping network with a predominantly male clientele, Shop at Home offers unique products that appeal to discriminating tastes. Our lineup consists of coins, watches, sports collectibles, knives, fitness, outdoor products and more. Our knowledgeable hosts and guests help customers make informed buying decisions with the confidence of buying from one of the most established brands in the industry. Shop at Home provides an entertaining way for viewers to find unique products without ever leaving home. Shop at Home combined with its parent company Jewelry Television, bring together a broad and desirable demographic, with millions of satisfied customers and tens of millions of potential viewers.
ShopNBC is an entertaining, live, 24-hour TV shopping network offering a broad array of quality products, from jewelry and fashions to consumer electronics, beauty aids, and more, at wonderful prices. ShopNBC's Commitment to customer service, including a money-back guarantee, ensures your satisfaction and convenience.
Nick at Nite's TV Land is a brand-new, 24-hour network that showcases the best television dramas, Westerns, sitcoms and variety shows from the 1950s through the 1980s.
The Weather Channel offers live 24-hour-a-day programming, which provides local forecasts to over 3,000 weather zones with regional and national weather conditions.
Normal Price: $24.99 Sale Price: $19.99
# of Channels: 50+
Brief Description:
DishFAMILY includes your local channels as well as a variety of family-oriented channels from all of our America's Top programming packages. With channels like Animal Planet, BIO, Boomerang, Cooking, DIY, HLN, the Hallmark channels, the Science channel, and the weather channel, the DishFAMILY Pack is a great economy package.
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Prices, Options, and details for the DishFAMILY Channel Package
At only $19.99 per month for the first year, and then only $24.99 after that, the DishFAMILY is far-and-away the most affordable family-oriented channel package available. In this package you have programming for the children, news, sports, and entertainment for the adults, religious programming, and nighttime and weekend movies for the whole family to enjoy together. When ordering this package you'll enjoy extremely low prices as well as many of our new customer promotions.
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FREE Equipment for up to six (6) rooms
Requires multiple leased receivers. Additional monthly fees apply
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With DISH Network we have multi-room dual tuner receivers. One receiver operates two TVs (including the DVRs and HD receivers). And yes, both TVs can watch different channels at the same time. So, a two room system only requires one receiver, and if it's a DVR, both rooms can use the DVR simultaneously! A three or four room system will need two receivers, total. An additional dual tuner receiver (covers two rooms) is $14 per month, a single tuner is only $7/month (you are not charged per TV with DISH Network).
Below is a detailed description of the DishFAMILY package
The DishFAMILY package includes popular family-oriented channels like Animal Planet, BIO, Boomerang, CBS College Sports, Cooking, DIY, FOOD, FOX News, both Hallmark and Hallmark Movie Channel, HLN, Nickelodeon, Science Channel, the Weather Channel and more. To see a full list of the channels, view the top of this page. There is a little of everything in this package. You get general entertainment, news, children's programming, sports, educational channels, shopping channels, religious programming and lifestyle programming.
Satellite Solutions Network, Inc. is an authorized independent contractor retailer of DISH Network L.L.C. OFFERS: Free Sling Adapter requirements: broadband Internet connection on 722/722k receiver; subscription to DISH Network E-Newsletter; online redemption no later than 75 days from Sling Adapter activation. Allow 6 - 8 weeks for delivery of prepaid card. Limit one redemption per DISH Network account. Digital Home Advantage plan requires 24-month agreement and credit qualification. Cancellation fee of $17.50/month remaining applies if service is terminated before end of agreement. After 12 months of programming credits, then-current price will apply. $10/mo HD add-on fee waived for life of current account; requires 24-month agreement, continuous enrollment in AutoPay with Paperless Billing. Premium Movie Package offer ends 1/31/12. Offer value is $99; after 3 months then-current price applies unless you downgrade. Multi-sports pack offer: With qualifying programming (120+ or higher) you will receive the multi-sports pack free through 1/4/2012. Free Standard Professional Installation only. All equipment is leased and must be returned to DISH Network upon cancellation or unreturned equipment fees apply. Limit 6 leased tuners per account; upfront and monthly fees may apply based on type and number of receivers. HD programming requires HD television. Prices, packages and programming subject to change without notice. Offer available for new and qualified former customers, and subject to terms of applicable Promotional and Residential Customer agreements. SSN75 Cash Rebate: New accounts must enroll in AutoPay w/ paperless billing and subscribe to the DISH America or higher in order to be eligible for the $75 cash back rebate. All offers, including next day installation, are not available in all areas; geographic restrictions apply. Your first bill will be collected at the time of ordering. Multiple offers are expressed on this site which may not be offered together or overlap in any way. Additional restrictions may apply. Offer ends 1/31/12. Please call for full offer details. SSN is not responsible to uphold or acknowledge typos, misprints, or errors contained on this site that are of an unintentional nature. We appreciate your business!
Blockbuster @HOME (1 disc at a time): Only available with new qualifying DISH Network service activated between 10/1/11 and 1/31/12. With a 24-month agreement and minimum of America’s Top 200 programming package, for the first 12 months of your subscription, you receive a bundle of Blockbuster @HOME for $5/mo (regularly $10/mo) and America’s “Everything” Pak for $74.99/mo, America’s Top 250 for $39.99/mo, America’s Top 200 for $34.99/mo, or DishLATINO Max for $34.99/mo. Other qualifying packages include 3-month bundle. Promotional prices continue for applicable promotional period provided you subscribe to both components of the bundle and do not downgrade. After applicable promotional period, then-current prices apply to each component. Requires online DISH Network account for discs by mail; broadband Internet to stream content; HD DVR to stream to TV. Exchange online rentals for free in-store movie rentals at participating BLOCKBUSTER stores. Offer not available in Hawaii, Alaska, Puerto Rico or U.S. Virgin Islands. Streaming to TV and some channels not available with select packages.
Video on Demand: VOD channels will only appear if connected to broadband.
Not available on all receiver models. HD programming requires HD receiver and HD television (sold separately). Available on 512 (SD/DVR), 522, 612, 622, 625, and 722, 722k DVR, 922 receiver models.
HBO®, Cinemax® and related channels and service marks are the property of Home Box Office, Inc. Starz® and related channels and service marks are the property of Starz Entertainment, LLC. SHOWTIME and related marks are registered trademarks of Showtime Networks Inc., a CBS Company.
DishFAMILY does not qualify for free HD programming, or the $75 cash back rebate.