Free previews
Northwestel gives you the chance to preview select channels at no cost. Below, you’ll find the current channels, their logos, and the preview duration.
If you’d like to add any of these channels to your programming, call us at 1-888-423-2333 and we’ll help set it up for you.
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Current free previews
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Smithsonian ChannelSmithsonian Channel is home to awe-inspiring stories and powerful documentaries exploring history, culture and the world. Starts: Feb 23, 2026 Expires: Apr 26, 2026 |
Channel 392 Available with TV Plus, Digital and Pulse TV |
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MakefulMakeful is a Canadian specialty television channel owned by Blue Ant Media focused on lifestyle programming relating to do-it-yourself projects such as food, design, style, and crafts. Starts: Feb 23, 2026 Expires: Apr 26, 2026 |
Channel 380 Available with TV Plus, Digital and Pulse TV |
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Cottage LifeCottage Life Television Cottage Life offers a variety of programming focusing on DIY and design, food and entertaining, real estate and outdoor living. Starts: Feb 23, 2026 Expires: Apr 26, 2026 |
Channel 355 Available with TV Plus, Digital and Pulse TV |
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BBC EarthWelcome to BBC Earth, a place to explore the natural world through awe-inspiring documentaries, podcasts, stories and more. Starts: Feb 23, 2026 Expires: Apr 26, 2026 |
Channel 391 Available with TV Plus, Digital and Pulse TV |
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LifetimeLifetime is the ultimate women's channel, with stories for women, made by women. With exclusive movies, award-winning dramas and exciting reality series. Starts: Apr 1, 2026 Expires: Apr 31, 2026 |
Channel 379 Available with TV Plus, TV Plus App, Digital and Pulse TV |
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