OTV (
Arabic: أو تي في, launched in 2007[1]) is a publicly traded television station in
Lebanon, connected to the
Free Patriotic Movement political party (التيار اللوطني الحر).[2] It is nicknamed 'Orange TV' due to its orange logo, which has been linked with the FPM, whose logo is also orange.[3]
Launching
OTV began broadcasting on 20 July 2007[1] on the
Arabsat satellite, on the 11823 MHz frequency, but launched officially in 2008 after a testing period of almost six months. OTV now covers the world through different broadcasting channels for
European Union, Canada, United States, Australia, and the
Arab World.
In addition, www.otv.com.lb offers live-streaming coverage on the internet. The OTV main news bulletin is also broadcast on Sawt Al Mada Radio (92.5 & 92.7 MHz).
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. OTV is one of the first TV stations in the region to adopt a strong social Media presence, its Facebook Page was founded on April 12, 2008. OTV also has a large following on YouTube and Twitter.
Live Streaming is available in the Mobile App on Both Android and iOS.
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 22 June 2006. OTV (Holding) SAL is a recently incorporated investment company; its purpose is to set up, develop, promote, equip, manage, support and/or finance specialized affiliate entities operating in related fields while relying on a strategic alliance with OTV as its main media arm.
جيل الإنجيل (Social/religion), presented by Father Joseph Soueid
Satellite frequencies
Arab World, Europe, Africa: OTV is Available on: Arabsat Badr 4 Frequency:11977 MHz Vertical, Symbol rate: 27500
North America: USA: OTV is Available on Dish Network:To Subscribe call 1-888-458-1278, Canada: OTV is Available on Mysatgo
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 on Free, Orange, Bouygues Télécom, Virgin and SFR. The channel is still included in the "Bouquet Libanais" www.bouquet-liban.tv
UK: OTV is available on Roku, Samsung Smart TV, Now TV Box and Online TV portal. The channel is included in Arabia One
Sweden:OTV is available as part of Arabic bouquet on Zone TV
Lebanon:OTV terrestrial digital transmission is available through: Cablevision Frequency: 11960 MHz Vertical, Symbol rate: 30000, Econet, and citytv