Sky Angel

This article is about the Faith-based television service. For other uses, see Sky Angel (disambiguation).

Sky Angel

Type	Private Company
Industry	IPTV
Founded	1980
Headquarters	Naples, Florida
Key people	Rob Johnson, Chief Executive Officer
Products	Television Channels
Website	Official Site

Sky Angel U.S. LLC. describes itself as a "Christian-owned and operated multi-channel television service specializing in Christian and family-friendly TV and radio programming.^[1]" It is one of the first niche-oriented television providers in the United States.

Operations

The company's corporate headquarters is located in Naples, Florida.^[1] The company also has a Chattanooga, Tennessee location where programming, engineering and network operations reside.

Sky Angel has received a seal of approval by the Parents Television Council for providing "family-friendly television programming.^[2]"

On April 1, 2008, Sky Angel ceased its satellite television broadcasting and began offering its subscription service programming through a broadband internet connection (Cable or DSL). Commonly known as IPTV, the technology does not require an outside dish or antenna for subscribers to view programming and the service is compatible with existing satellite or cable service. Sky Angel currently uses NeuLion Inc as its IPTV platform provider.^[3] Other features include 48-hour playback on all faith-based TV channels, a growing Video On Demand library with thousands of hours of free and fee-based selections, and compatibility with some TiVo brand DVR boxes.

Services

Sky Angel offers subscribers two services: a traditional Television service with over 80 television and radio channels of faith-based, family-friendly programming and Video On Demand available and other features available in the U.S. and a Web TV service with more than 35 faith-based television and radio channels, Video On Demand and other features viewed via personal computers worldwide.

Sky Angel's television service is available in the 50 United States and some territories including Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.^[4] and has a channel lineup of over 80 channels. The faith-based channel lineup currently includes more than 50 television and radio channels (see channel lineup below). Programming is available from a wide range of Christian providers that include evangelical, fundamentalist, Pentecostal, and conservative Protestant viewpoints^{[citation needed]} in addition to five channels offering Roman Catholic content.^[5] Affordable programming plans are available and include channels featuring entertainment, news, weather, sports, family shows, and children's programming.

Sky Angel also offers a Web TV service with more than 30 faith-based channels streaming live 24/7. The online service provides exclusive features including 48 hour playback and video on demand content.

Programming

Sky Angel's two services give viewers various subscription packages to choose from.

The Television service subscription plans include the Faith Package (over 50 faith-based TV and radio channels) and the Family Values Pak (the complete faith and family TV and radio lineup).

Sky Angel's WebTV service offers a monthly subscription plan with more than 35 faith-based TV and radio channels.

Religious and inspirational channels available with the Television service include Angel One, Angel Two, Kids & Teens TV, Smile Of A Child, FamilyNet, Guardian Television Network, Daystar Television Network, Safe TV, Total Living Network, AFA, Worship Network, Gospel Music Channel, Family Friendly Entertainment Network, JCTV, TVU, NRB Network, Trinity Broadcasting Network, Cornerstone Television Network, Golden Eagle Broadcasting, The Church Channel, The Word Network, World Harvest Television, Liberty Channel, Tri-State Christian Television, Christian Television Network, Inspiration Network, Catholic TV, EWTN,.

"Family-friendly" channels (as marked by Sky Angel) available include BlueHighways TV, CBS Sports Network, Fox News Channel, Fox Business, Hallmark Channel, Hallmark Movie Channel, Halogen, Home Shopping Network, ION Life, MLB Network, NFL Network, Outdoor Channel, Pentagon Channel, Universal Sports, The Sportsmen Channel, qubo, QVC, RFD TV, Tennis Channel, the Weather Channel and RLTV.

Click here for Sky Angel's current Channel Lineup

See also

• List of Sky Angel channels
• List of United States cable and satellite television networks
• IPTV

Notes

1. ^ ^{a b} "'Christ-Centered' IPTV Service to Offer NFL Network". http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6523982.html. Retrieved 2008-01-20. 
2. ^ "Sky Angel Inks Deal to Offer NFL Network". http://www.webwire.com/ViewPressRel.asp?aId=56936. Retrieved 2008-01-20. 
3. ^ "Sky Angel to Spread IPTV Wings via NeuLion". http://www.multichannel.com/article/CA6458779.html. Retrieved 2008-01-20. 
4. ^ "Sky Angel: FAQ". http://www.skyangel.com/About/Faq.asp?ws=s&x=002. Retrieved 2008-01-20. 
5. ^ "Sky Angel IPTV service includes five Catholic channels". http://www.catholicnewsagency.com/new.php?n=11794. Retrieved 2008-04-06. 

External links

• Official Site