The Frequency of Nickelodeon Greece Channel on All Satellites

Nickelodeon Greece is the official Greek version of the world-famous Nickelodeon network. It is a children’s and youth amusement tv channel that offers fun and engaging material, including animated series, live-action shows, games, and educational programs.

The channel is part of the paid Nova platform in Greece and broadcasts primarily in the Greek language (with some original programs in English, dubbed or subtitled).

Brief Overview of the Channel

Nickelodeon Greece is a children’s channel operated under Paramount worldwide. It has been airing for years in the Greek market via paid platforms such as Nova and Cosmote TV. The channel targets children aged 4 to 14 with the famous “Just for Kids” slogan.

It focuses on safe, entertaining material that encourages imagination and laughter. Nickelodeon Greece is not free-to-air (FTA) but encrypted, requiring a subscription to Nova or Cosmote TV packages. Its main goal is to deliver positive programming that promotes friendship, fun, and moral values.

The Channel’s Frequency on All Satellites

The channel broadcasts on one main frequency on Hotbird 13° East (Hotbird 13B / 13F / 13G):

• Satellite: Hotbird 13°E (13B/13F)
• Frequency: 12169 MHz Horizontal (H)
• Symbol Rate (SR): 27500
• FEC: 3/4
• System: DVB-S2 / 8PSK
• Encryption: Irdeto 2 (Nova package – encrypted)
• Quality: MPEG-4 / SD (standard definition on Nova feed)
• range: Wide/South East Beam (good signal strength over Greece, Southern Europe, and the Eastern Mediterranean)

Important Note: There are no other active frequencies for Nickelodeon Greece on additional satellites (such as Nilesat, Arabsat, Astra, or Hellas Sat for the specific Greek version).

The channel is dedicated to the Greek market and is available exclusively via this relay on Hotbird within the Nova bouquet. Some sources mention possible changes or temporary moves (e.g., around 2024-2026), but the primary parameters remain centered on 12169 H 27500 on Hotbird 13°E. Always verify with your receiver’s signal strength for the latest status.

Programs, Movies, and material of the Channel

Nickelodeon Greece features a mix of classic and modern animated series, along with original productions. Popular programs and series include:

• SpongeBob SquarePants (the iconic show)
• Paw Patrol
• The Loud House, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
• Blue’s Clues & You, Bubble Guppies
• Rubble & Crew, Dora the Explorer
• Live shows such as Nickelodeon Slime Time and children’s competitions
• Nickelodeon original movies like The SpongeBob Movie and Dora and the Lost City of Gold (dubbed in Greek)

The material runs 24 hours a day with a variety of programming. It emphasizes ethical values, friendship, and fun, and contains no violent or inappropriate material for children.

Steps to Enter the Frequency on the Receiver

Since the channel is encrypted (Irdeto 2 – Nova), you need a valid Nova smart card or paid subscription. It cannot be watched for free. Here are the simple steps:

1. Set the Satellite: Go to Settings → Satellites → Select Hotbird 13°E (or 13B/13F/13G).
2. Add the New Frequency (if not already present):
   • Press “Add TP” or “TP Edit”.
   • Enter: Frequency 12169 – Polarization H – SR 27500 – FEC 3/4 – DVB-S2 – 8PSK.
3. search for Channels: Choose “search” or “Search” on this TP only (or perform a Full search if preferred).
4. Locate the Channel: Look for “Nickelodeon Greece” or similar (SID around 386, Video PID 527, sound Greek PID 800).
5. Decrypt the Signal: Insert your Nova smart card into the receiver (or use a CI+ module) and activate the subscription.