Does Panama television have American or Canadian TV channels?

Basic Panama television will have many American movies and some TV shows, however they will all be dubbed in Spanish.  If you can hook up to cable or satellite TV then you can receive channels like the Sony or Warner Bros.channels that show many of the current American TV series, such as Grey's Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, American Idol, etc. etc.  They are shown in English with Spanish subtitles (a good way to help you learn Spanish).  They are also generally shown...

Basic Panama television will have many American movies and some TV shows, however they will all be dubbed in Spanish.  If you can hook up to cable or satellite TV then you can receive channels like the Sony or Warner Bros.channels that show many of the current American TV series, such as Grey's Anatomy, The Big Bang Theory, American Idol, etc. etc.  They are shown in English with Spanish subtitles (a good way to help you learn Spanish).  They are also generally shown several weeks to several months later than they are shown in the US or Canada. 

 

The cable and satellite TV packages also come with familiar channels such as MTV, Animal Planet, History Channel, Discovery, HBO, etc.  Most of these are available in English.  You simply have to program your system with your remote onscreen to audio in English.
 

Being a Spanish speaking country the national TV stations re fully in Spanish. Many of the major hotels have a full host of US programs which they receive via satellite. As a resident and where available one can sign up for the satellite services which would have the English offerings. While in Panama staying at the hotel I have always found that the satellite service to be excellnt.

Being a Spanish speaking country the national TV stations re fully in Spanish. Many of the major hotels have a full host of US programs which they receive via satellite. As a resident and where available one can sign up for the satellite services which would have the English offerings. While in Panama staying at the hotel I have always found that the satellite service to be excellnt.

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TV IN PANAMA

 

Panamá is privileged to be one of the leaders in high technology in Latin America.  Many very well known international corporations are represented here, offering all kind of deals for TV.

 

In the past, TV service was a monopoly, and service was expensive and selective, but since Panamá opened up their market, and more and more companies are interested in this profitable business.  As...

TV IN PANAMA

 

Panamá is privileged to be one of the leaders in high technology in Latin America.  Many very well known international corporations are represented here, offering all kind of deals for TV.

 

In the past, TV service was a monopoly, and service was expensive and selective, but since Panamá opened up their market, and more and more companies are interested in this profitable business.  As a result, service quality has improved and prices have become more competitive.

 

The local company that offers the majority of cable in Panamá is Cable Onda, which offers fairly good service.  Other technology companies are also represented.  The best known for different services are Cable & Wireless, Claro Com or Claro, among others.

 

As with everything, when you seek a specific service, take into consideration all your options.  Ask for references, prices, contract timing, penalties, etc.    Major companies

have offices inside the major malls like Albrook and MultiPlaza, to make it easier for customers, closing at 8 pm.

 

As for which channels are available, through cable you can get anything and everything you wish.  Companies have different packages available from which to chose,  depending on your needs. Your monthly price could range from US $20 to as high as $150, if you take the VIP package.  Sometimes certain services are covered separately, like special movies, or some selected channels.

 

In general, every home in Panamá has cable.  Sometimes is very difficult to get a good signal for local channels without cable.  The major companies offers applications that can be adjusted via your smart phone.

 

(Anne Lorain from Panama, a star on the reality series, Latin American Idol, pictured.)