U-verse Expands Universe Of Premium Asian Networks
AT&T added five Asian-language channels to its U-verse TV lineup, providing programming for Chinese, Indian, Vietnamese and Korean viewers.
The new international channels that are now available for U-verse TV customers include:
* ET News, a 24-hour Mandarin news channel featuring U.S., Asia and world news, and ET Global, a Mandarin entertainment channel. Each is available as part of the U-verse TV Mandarin Package (six channels for $35 a month) or a la carte for $10 a month;
* STAR India PLUS, a Hindi entertainment channel featuring dramas, Bollywood movies and more. Current customers of the South Asian Package (four channels for $35 a month) will receive the channel at no additional charge; the channel is also available a la carte for $12 a month;
* TVBV, a 24-hour Vietnamese-dubbed entertainment channel, available a la carte for $10 a month; and
* MBC America, a 24-hour Korean broadcast network featuring dramas, children's programs, documentaries and more, available a la carte for $13 a month.
U-verse TV offers several additional international subscription options, including Spanish, Filipino, Polish, Russian, French and Japanese programming.
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