Discover Ethiopian TV Channels: Your Complete Guide for 2025

Ethiopia’s television landscape has grown significantly, with over 65 satellite TV channels offering diverse content in languages like Amharic, Oromiffa, Tigrigna, and Somali. From news and entertainment to religious and cultural programming, these channels cater to millions of viewers both in Ethiopia and the diaspora. Most Ethiopian channels are now consolidated on Ethiosat (NSS-12 at 57° East), launched to unify the country’s TV offerings, while others broadcast via Nilesat, Eutelsat, and more. Below is a comprehensive table of Ethiopian TV channels, including their frequencies, polarization, symbol rates, and satellites as of February 23, 2025. Stay tuned to your dish installer for any updates, as frequencies may shift over time!

Channel	Frequency (MHz)	Polarization	Symbol Rate (kS/s)	Satellite
EBS TV	11105	Horizontal	45000	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
EBS Cinema	11105	Horizontal	45000	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
EBS Muzika	11105	Horizontal	45000	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
ETV News HD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
ETV Entertainment SD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Fana TV HD	11512	Vertical	27500	Eutelsat 8 West B
Fana TV SD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Kana TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Kana TV (Nilesat)	12226	Horizontal	27500	Nilesat 201
OBN HD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
OBN Horn Africa	11512	Vertical	27500	Eutelsat 8 West B
Amhara TV HD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Walta TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
ESAT	12604	Horizontal	27500	Eutelsat 8 West B
ESAN TV	11449	Horizontal	27500	Eutelsat 7 West A
OMN (Oromia Media Network)	10727	Horizontal	27500	Eutelsat 7 West A
Waliif TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Tigrai TV	10971	Horizontal	27500	Eutelsat 8 West B
Asham TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Ahadu TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
South TV HD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Afri Health TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Bethel TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
TV 9 HD	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Mo’aa TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Araara TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Danda’aa TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Evangelical TV	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
Oromia Islamic TV (Oromiait)	12604	Horizontal	27500	NSS-12 (Ethiosat)
LTV Children	10727	Horizontal	27500	Nilesat 201
DW TV (Amharic/Oromiffa)	11595	Vertical	27500	Eutelsat 8 West B

Notes:

• Ethiosat (NSS-12 at 57°E) is the primary satellite for most Ethiopian channels, offering both SD and HD options.
• Nilesat and Eutelsat host additional channels, often targeting the diaspora or broader regional audiences.
• Frequencies like 12604 MHz on Ethiosat are shared by multiple channels, so a blind scan on your receiver may be needed to detect all available stations.
• For the best experience, ensure your satellite dish is aligned correctly—consult a local installer if needed.

Whether you’re tuning in for news on ETV, dramas on Kana TV, or cultural insights on OBN, this list has you covered. Enjoy exploring Ethiopia’s vibrant TV scene!