Superstations Programming

Superstations Programming

Superstations are available to all Dish Network subscribers for $4.99 / month. (UPDATE: As of 8/1/02 the package price has been increased to $5.99) If you are eligible for locals or distant networks from Dish, they can be combined with the Superstation package for additional savings.

11/1/00 Recent FCC rulings concerning "syndicated exclusivity" (or syndex), indicate that the superstations will be substantially different in 120 days. Dish Network has already started to de-emphasize them in new promotional materials, including their new web site.

Channel	Name	EPG	Category	Orbital Position
232	KTLA-TV (WB - Los Angeles)	KTLA	Broadcast	119
234	WPIX-TV (WB - New York)	WPIX	Broadcast	119
235	KWGN-TV (WB - Denver)	KWGN	Broadcast	119
236	WSBK-TV (UPN - Boston)	WSBK	Broadcast	119
238	WWOR-TV (UPN - New York)	WWOR	Broadcast	119

Why aren't WTBS and WGN included in the Superstation Package?
WTBS and WGN as available through cable and Satellite are no longer technically Superstations. They are now basic cable channels.
WTBS 17 Atlanta is now the sole broadcast affiliate of the TBS basic cable channel. TBS is available on the AT50 Programming package or higher.
WGN Superstation and WGN 9 Chicago only share about 50% of the same program schedule. WGN Superstation is a basic cable channel available as part of the AT100CD Programming package or higher. WGN 9 Chicago is available to Chicago Designated Marketing Area (DMA) residents as part of the Dish Locals package.