Question 1

What kind of programming does PCN carry?

Accepted Answer

The Pennsylvania Cable Network was organized August 29, 1979, as a nonprofit corporation by Pennsylvania cable companies. Its purpose was to provide a cable television network as a public service for the distribution of educational programming by Pennsylvania institutions of higher learning under the leadership of Penn State University.

Over the years, we've expanded our coverage to Pennsylvania state political programming plus original programming on Pennsylvania history, culture, and sports. Event coverage includes the Pennsylvania Farm Show, Groundhog Day, Pennsylvania Budget Hearings, PIAA high school sport championships, and Gettysburg National Military Park Battlewalks. Original programs include PA Books, PCN Tours, Keystone Cuisine, PCN Call-In Program, and Voices of Veterans.

In 1993, PCN added unedited, live, and same-day coverage of Pennsylvania Senate and House floor proceedings. Today, we also televise committee hearings, press conferences, speeches and other public forums and events.

Question 2

What channel is PCN on my television?

Accepted Answer

We are voluntarily carried by every cable system in the state. PCN is in 3.1 million households, reaching over 10 million people. To see a list of participating cable companies and channel designations, click here.

Question 3

Instead of cable, I have a satellite dish. Can I still watch PCN?

Accepted Answer

PA cable operators voluntarily carry PCN as a service to their customers.  However, satellite providers Direct TV and Dish Network choose not to carry PCN, even though it is available to them.  As a satellite subscriber, you can still access all of PCN's unique programming with a subscription to PCN Select.

Question 4

What if I miss a program?

Accepted Answer

Events generally re-air in the days immediately following the first air. In addition, most programs are available to watch on demand through our PCN Select streaming service. Viewers can also purchase DVDs, Blu-rays, and digital downloads of sports, public affairs programming, regular PCN series, and special events for personal viewing.

Question 5

What is PCN's connection to high school sports?

Accepted Answer

Through an agreement with the Pennsylvania Interscholastic Athletic Association (PIAA), we have statewide telecasting rights to high school championships. Click here to learn more about PIAA.

Question 6

How do I get PCN?

Accepted Answer

PCN can be enjoyed on cable and streaming on most devices. PCN is on all cable systems throughout Pennsylvania. Click here for channel listing.

If you prefer to stream, PCN is available to stream with a PCN Select subscription on most devices, including Apple TV, FireTV, and Roku. Click here to subscribe.

Question 7

What is PCN Select?

Accepted Answer

PCN Select is the Pennsylvania Cable Network's online video streaming service. PCN Select enables viewers to access PCN content anytime, anywhere, on your favorite device with a PCN Select subscription.

Our Election coverage is always free and so is our public affairs event coverage. Retro PCN clips, Weather World, and Civics 101 are free as well as clips and testimonials for many of our programs.

Download the PCN Select mobile application to watch the network live or stream multiple events on your favorite device. The PCN Select app is a free download from any online application marketplace and available on Apple TV, FireTV, Roku, and for Android 4.0+, iOS 4.0+, iOS 8.1, and iPad2+. For the best quality streams, we recommend streaming on a wired connection with high-speed internet. PCN Select is not compatible with Chromecast or other screen mirroring options.

Certain content requires a PCN Select subscription. Stream multiple channels to watch live or choose from a variety of PCN originals like PCN Tours, PA Books, or Gettysburg Battlewalks to watch on demand anytime.

Question 8

How do I watch on the PCN Select app?

Accepted Answer

First, subscribe to PCN Select at https://pcntv.com/membership-signup/. All subscriptions are active immediately upon payment.

Then, download the PCN Select app on your app store. Login using your information, and enjoy PCN live and on demand!

Question 9

Is there anything free on the app?

Accepted Answer

Yes. When browsing programs in the categories, look for green flags that denote content as FREE. Previews, select programs, clips, and several public affairs events can all be accessed without a paid account.

See your mobile application store to download the PCN Select App to begin watching now.

Question 10

How do I create an account?

Accepted Answer

You will need a PCN Select subscription to have an account. Visit pcnselect.com and choose “Subscribe” in the top right corner of the home page. Follow the instructions to pay by credit card, completing the steps as directed by the form. An email notification will confirm your account registration. Click here to subscribe.

The PCN Select subscription purchase appears on bank and credit card statements as Pennsylvania Education Systems. If you have additional questions, please contact us at 717-730-6000 or info@pcntv.com.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What kind of programming does PCN carry?

What channel is PCN on my television?

Instead of cable, I have a satellite dish. Can I still watch PCN?

What if I miss a program?

What is PCN's connection to high school sports?

How do I get PCN?

What is PCN Select?

How do I watch on the PCN Select app?

Is there anything free on the app?

How do I create an account?

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