We start this page with one honest sentence: our open list does not contain the direct streams of the local US networks, that is the over-the-air channels broadcast state by state. What the package does hold are the international channels of American origin that are broadcast worldwide. Knowing that difference in advance saves you time, and saves us from making a promise we could not keep.
News: international streams in English
The news category holds international channels broadcasting in English. These are the versions that American and British newsrooms prepare for the world — they carry the global agenda, not local American programming.
The editorial outlook of these channels differs from one to another, and that is precisely where the value lies: following the same event from two different sources is information in itself. We have opened up the subject on the news channels page.
Entertainment and movie channels of American origin
For anyone looking for American series and films, this group is the main source. The channels are the international versions, so the schedule is not the same as in the United States, but the content is the same productions. Channel names belong to their respective rights holders.
Alongside these the package also has a VOD archive — in practice the archive is the most comfortable route to American films and series, because you do not have to wait for a broadcast time. We have written about the difference on the film and series page.
Documentary and science channels
Most of the documentary brands of American origin are present in the package in their Turkish voice-over version. For anyone looking for the original English audio, an audio track choice is possible on some channels — that depends on the channel.
Music and kids channels
The American music and cartoon brands sit in two separate categories:
The MTV family
MTV Hits, MTV Live, MTV 90s and MTV 80s — music-video channels split by era. In detail: music channels.
Cartoon channels
Cartoon Network, Nickelodeon, Nick Jr, Disney Junior and Boomerang. Notes for parents: kids channels.
Some of the kids channels offer an audio language choice — watching in English is useful from a language-learning point of view. Which language is active on which channel depends on the stream, so this has to be checked during the trial.
The time difference — the main difficulty with American broadcasts
The gap between Baku and the US East Coast is about 8–9 hours (it varies with the season), and with the West Coast 11–12 hours. For anyone who wants to watch American broadcasts live this is a real problem: American evening prime time falls after midnight in Baku.
| US broadcast time (East Coast) | Approximate time in Baku | What it means in practice |
|---|---|---|
| 13:00 midday (weekend sport) | 21:00–22:00 | Comfortable to watch |
| 20:00 evening (prime time) | 04:00–05:00 | Only for people on a night shift |
| 22:30 late night (talk shows) | 06:30–07:30 | Falls in the morning hours |
| West Coast 19:30 (basketball) | 06:30–07:30 | Can be watched before work |
There are two ways around the time difference. The first is to follow the same event on a European or Turkish stream: part of the American leagues, for instance, is shown on the Eurosport streams at a more comfortable local hour. The second is to pick the content from the VOD archive instead of waiting for a channel. The time of a live broadcast cannot be changed, but the archive runs on your clock.
Watching in English and learning the language
Some of our subscribers open the American channels precisely for the language. There are three convenient sources for that: news channels in English (simple, repeating vocabulary), documentary channels (clear diction, slow speaking pace) and the English audio track of the kids channels (the simplest grammar).
- On a news channel the same report repeats throughout the day — that helps the ear settle in.
- On documentary channels the voice-over is recorded in a studio, so it is easier to follow than live conversation.
- On cartoon channels the vocabulary is limited and repetitive — good for watching together with a child.
- On movie channels the dubbed and original audio versions differ; if you are after the original audio, check the channel's audio options during the trial.
What is not there — we say it openly
Our open list does not contain the streams of the local US over-the-air networks or the regional state channels. The server database is very broad and such streams may exist in it, but we do not say «we have it» about a channel we have not listed. If you need one particular channel, send its name on WhatsApp — we check and give you a clear answer.
Before you decide, use the 24-hour free trial: you open the channel that matters to you on your own device and see it. Prices are written out openly on the prices page.
Frequently asked questions
Are American channels such as ABC, NBC and CBS available?
Our open list does not contain the local US over-the-air networks — we only guarantee the channels we have listed. What the package holds are the international channels of American origin: CNN International, Discovery, National Geographic, History, FX, Paramount Channel, MTV and the cartoon channels. If you need one particular channel, send its name on WhatsApp and we will check whether it is in the database.
What time are American broadcasts in Baku time?
The gap with the East Coast is about 8–9 hours. So an American 20:00 prime-time broadcast falls towards the morning in Baku, between 04:00 and 05:00. Weekend midday broadcasts, on the other hand, land around 21:00–22:00 local time and are comfortable to watch. The most practical way around the difference is to use the VOD archive.
Are there channels in English, or is everything translated?
Both exist. The news channels (CNN International, BBC World News, Sky News, Al Jazeera) are in the original English. Most of the documentary channels are in a Turkish voice-over version, though an audio track choice is possible on some. On movie channels the dubbed and original audio streams differ — it has to be checked during the trial.
Which channel should I watch for American series?
Check FX, Fox Life, Paramount Channel and Epic Drama FHD first. On a live channel, though, the broadcast runs from the current episode; if you want to watch from the start, the VOD archive is the better fit. The difference is explained on the film and series page.
Can I follow the US sports leagues?
There are no direct American sports channels in the open list, but part of the US leagues is carried on the streams of European broadcasters — check Eurosport 1, Eurosport 2 and Sky Sports first. All 29 sports channels are on the sport page.
Which channels are good for learning a language?
Three groups: news channels in English (the reports repeat through the day and the vocabulary is simple), documentary channels (studio voice-over, clear diction) and the English audio track of the cartoon channels. For a beginner the documentary channels are the most convenient — the speaking pace is slow and the picture supports the meaning.