Funded by venture capital firm CDH Venture Partners and independent in its editorial control, Blue Ocean Network (BON) is the first and only private English-language Television Network to offer International viewers comprehensive and objective programming produced exclusively from and about China.
Until now international audiences have had limited access to independent, quality programming from this fascinating country and BON's exclusive content provides an entertaining and engaging way for international viewers to expand their views and understanding of China and its people.
BON is not only a 24/7 news, culture and lifestyle network, it is much, much more:
- - A China business-insider resource packed with the latest insights for global business people
- - A television and online library packed with relevant, practical information on China
- - An educational tool helping viewers to learn Mandarin, Chinese cooking, and Health tips
- - A travel advice center, with seasonal guides to finding China's best tourism destinations
For everything from modern art to business etiquette, from cuisine to technology, BON is your best guide for all things Chinese.
Produced by an international team of media professionals at China's top private media company, BON covers the country in a way never attempted before with mold-breaking, innovative programming presented in an objective, balanced and professional style.
BON is available on Time Warner Cable and Dish Network as part of the International Basic Package, and on Sky TV (BSkyB) across the United Kingdom as part of the Basic Package. Additionally, BON is accessible via Galaxy 23 across North America, Eutelsat 28A Ku-Band across Europe, and on AsiaSat 3S across the Asia-Pacific region. Please see our latest coverage detailed below.
Satellite Coordinates:
North America
Galaxy 23 C-Band
Free-to-air/unencrypted
Location - 121 Degrees West Longitude
Downlink C-Band Frequency - 3900 MHz
Downlink Polarity - Vertical
Modulation - QPSK DVB-S
FEC: 3/4
Symbol Rate - 27.68 MS/s
Virtual Channel Map # 117
Europe
Eutelsat 28A Ku-Band
Location - 28.5 Degrees East Longitude
Downlink Ku-Band Frequency - 12607 MHz
Downlink Polarity – Vertical
Modulation - QPSK DVB-S
FEC: 2/3
Symbol Rate - 27.50 MS/s
Virtual Channel Map N/A
Asia-Pacific
AsiaSat 3S C-Band
Free-to-air/unencrypted
Location - 105.5 degrees East Longitude
Downlink frequency: 4071 MHz
Symbol Rate: 14.24 MS/s
Downlink Polarity - Horizontal
Modulation - QPSK DVB-S
FEC: 3/4
Virtual Channel Map # 204
BON TV International Coverage
• Currently available 24/7 via:
• Time Warner Cable Hawaii – Ch.99
• Dish Network [International Basic Package - Ch.9792 & Chinese Basic Package - Ch.9794]
• Sky TV (BSkyB) - (Channel 571 - News Category) - NEW
(nationally covering the United Kingdom)
• Galaxy 23
(reaching the entire North American continent including Mexico and the Caribbean Islands)
• Eutelsat 28A [Ku-Band] - NEW
(covering the European continent)
• Asiasat 3S
(covering Asia-Pacific region including Australasia)
• MHz Networks (USA) - NEW
- MHz 5 in Washington DC Metro Area - Channel 30.5, and:
Comcast Cable - Channel 275
Cox Cable - Channel 474
Verizon FIOS - Channel 457
- MHz Worldview National Channel, and MHz 1 (prime time news)
- Also across satellite and cable affiliates in:Los Angeles, CA - KCET;Chicago, IL- WYCC;San Francisco, CA - KCSM;Washington, DC - WNVC/MHz Networks;Seattle, WA - KBTC;Cleveland/Akron/Youngstown, OH - WNEO/WEAO;Minneapolis, MN - MPS Cable;Miami, FL - WLRN;Denver, CO - KBDI;Orlando, FL - WDSC;Charlotte, NC - WTVI;Nashville, TN - WNPT;Salt Lake City, UT - UEN (statewide);Grand Rapids/ Kalamazoo/ Beaver Creek, MI - WGVU;Spokane/Yakima, WA - KWSU/KTNW;New Orleans, LA - WLAE;Las Vegas, NV - Vegas PBS;Richmond, VA - WCVE;Flint, MI - WDCQ;Charleston, IL - WEIU;Athens, OH - WOUB;Plattsburgh, NY - Mountain Lake PBS (WCFE);Lansing, MI - LCCTV;Las Cruces, NM - KRWG;Moline, IL (Quad Cities) - WQPT;Warrensburg, MO - KMOS;Topeka, KS - KTWU;Rochester, MN - KSMQ;Charlottesville, VA - WHTJ;St.Paul, MN - St. Paul Neighborhood Network;Stanford, CA - Stanford University Cable;• Asiasat 3S
(covering Asia-Pacific region including Australasia)
• Upcoming availability:
• Verizon FIOS
(covering the US markets of New York and Washington D.C.)
• Comcast
(covering the US market of San Francisco)
• Time Warner Cable
(covering the US markets of Greater Los Angeles and San Diego)
• Astra 4A
(covering the sub-Saharan African continent)
Tune in now as we bring you the best view on contemporary China.