OSN

OSN
Orbit Showtime Network commonly known as OSN, is a Dubai-based satellite TV company serving the Middle East and North Africa region. OSN mainly broadcasts programming from TV networks Paramount Global, Warner Bros. Discovery, NBCUniversal, Sony Pictures, DreamWorks and BBC; as well as regional, mostly Arabic, Turkish and Pinoy content.
OSN introduced several technologies and services to the region since 2012, like the DVR and an online TV platform, 3D HD, and internet-enabled satellite receivers. since it was founded in 2009 or 2010
History
OSN was formed in 2009 by the merger of the two largest subscription TV networks in the region, namely Orbit (a member of Riyadh-based Mawarid Holding which included the formerly separate ART network) and Showtime Arabia, a joint venture between CBS Corporation and Kuwait-based KIPCO. The merger of KIPCO and Mawared resulted in a new holding company; Panther Media Group, with its headquarters in the Dubai International Financial Centre.
Showtime Arabia continued its growth in the region by adding a range of new channels and new services, such as the Showbox DVR System in 2005, allowing subscribers to record different programmes. In August 2007, Showtime Arabia expanded its video-on-demand service.
On the other hand, Bahrain-based Orbit was the first pay TV service in the Middle East; due to the challenging environment, it was driven to consolidate with the larger Showtime to better compete with popular free-to-air satellite television.
The new network ended the satellite radio stations both services used to offer that were ad-free and specialized in different musical genres.
OSN TV
Started from the first of June 2023
OSN+ (OSN Plus)
In March 2022, OSN rebranded its subscription video-on-demand streaming service from 2020 to OSN+ (or OSN Plus). A more colourful logo accompanied the rebrand, as well as an update to the interface and search engine.
The platform continued to provide content from its partners, including HBO, Paramount, and NBCUniversal, deepening its exclusive partnerships. In January 2022, OSN announced the extension of its exclusive partnership with HBO, as well as an expansion of its NBCU relationship to include more premium television exclusives and box sets from Peacock and Sky Studios. Announcements of new deals for premium series from Endeavour Content and All3Media also followed, supplementing existing partnerships with Paramount, Warner Bros. Discovery, Sony, MGM, and Lionsgate.
Furthermore, OSN+ provides regionally produced content, producing originals. For example, a local adaptation of the American series Suits, launched in April 2022.
Technology
OSN has launched 5 multi-function interactive decoders:
OSN Plus HD (Discontinued)
OSN HD (Discontinued)
OSN TV
OSN DVR HD (Discontinued)
OSN Showbox HD (Discontinued)
Channels
Movies:
OSN TV Movies Premiere
OSN TV Movies Premiere +2
OSN TV Movies Hollywood
OSN TV Movies Action
Star Movies HD
Kids & Family:
OSN TV Movies Family
OSN TV Kids
OSN TV Kidzone
Nicktoons
Nickelodeon
Nick Jr.
Disney Channel HD
Disney Junior
BabyTV
Moonbug Kids
Cartoon Network 2024
Cartoonito 2024
General Entertainment:
OSN TV One
OSN TV Showcase
OSN TV Showcase Classics
OSN TV Crime
OSN TV Comedy
OSN TV Pop Up
Star World HD
Arabic:
OSN TV Yahala
OSN TV Yahala Bil Arabi
OSN TV Yahala Aflam
Lifestyle & Factual:
OSN TV Now
OSN TV Mezze
OSN TV News
National Geographic
Nat Geo Wild HD
TLC
History
History 2
Discovery HD
Discovery Science
Investigation Discovery
Crime + Investigation
E!
CNN International
MTV 00s
MTV Live HD
Sky News HD
Bloomberg Television
CNBC Europe
Alfa (with an additional subscription):
Alfa Series HD
Alfa Series +2 HD
Alfa Al Yawm HD
Alfa Cinema 1 HD
Alfa Cinema 2 HD
Alfa Al Safwa
Alfa Fann HD
Alfa Music Now HD
Pinoy (Philippines):
PBA Rush
TFC
DZMM TeleRadyo
Cinema One Global
GMA News TV International
GMA Life TV
GMA Pinoy TV
Cine Mo!
ABS-CBN News Channel
Myx TV
Kapatid TV5
DWRR 101.9
Zee Entertainment Enterprises:
Zee Aflam
Zee Alwan HD
References
Further reading
External links
OSN+ (or OSN Plus)
Company profile at Zawya
Flysat OSN Package
Turner switch off on OSN
Telecommunications companies established in 2009
Mass media companies established in 2009
Direct broadcast satellite services
Mass media in Manama
Mass media companies of Bahrain
Television in Bahrain