List of United States cable and satellite television channels
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. Not all channels are available on all providers and some are also available on free-to-air stations. This list may be incomplete and uses limited sources relative to the 2,675 TV providers in the United States.


National channels

The following channels are available on pay TV systems across the United States.


English Language


Spanish Language


Regional channels

The following channels are only available in certain regions as noted; they are all primarily broadcast in English;


Distant locals

The following channels are distant locals, sold out-of-market to areas without a relevant affiliate:


International


Radio channels

The following are audio-only channels available to pay TV users; some channels use freeze frame television to display information on screen:


Defunct networks


See also

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References

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