What NET TV does

NET TV is a Catholic television network headquartered in Brooklyn, New York, operating as a division of DeSales Media Group, the nonprofit Catholic media organization affiliated with the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. Founded in the late 1980s, the network distributes Catholic news, original programming, and live Mass broadcasts to the New York City metropolitan area via three cable systems: Spectrum (channel 97), Optimum (channel 30), and Verizon Fios (channel 548). Its flagship editorial product is Currents News, a nightly Catholic newscast, supplemented by original shows produced in-house by DeSales Studios (including titles such as On the Block and Cafe con Cristo) and live Mass broadcasts carried in English, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Creole and Korean to serve the ethnically diverse Catholic population of the diocese.

The network's distribution layer also includes a YouTube channel and an on-demand website, extending its reach beyond the linear cable footprint. From a technical and product standpoint, NET TV is a relatively conventional broadcast operation: scheduled linear programming over MVPD channel slots, a digital-content surface for clipping and archive distribution, and original production through a small in-house studio team. No proprietary platforms, software products, or technology stacks are disclosed in the available data; the offering is content-led rather than technology-led.

NET TV's revenue mechanics are consistent with a faith-based nonprofit broadcaster: a mix of advertising sales (likely localized and Catholic-affinity oriented) and donations or sponsorships channeled through DeSales Media Group's donor base. The customer base is B2C (viewers) and B2B-local (regional advertisers and diocesan-aligned sponsors), with the Diocese of Brooklyn functioning as the principal institutional stakeholder rather than a typical commercial customer. Headcount is in the 11-50 range, consistent with a small, vertically-integrated broadcast and production operation.

Name

NET TV

Legal name

NET TV a division of DeSales Media Group

Website

https://netny.tv

Company type

Private

Founded year

1988

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

NET TV is a Brooklyn-based Catholic television network and division of DeSales Media Group that broadcasts Catholic news, original programming, and multilingual Masses to NYC-metro viewers via Spectrum, Optimum, and Verizon Fios, supported by YouTube and on-demand distribution.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Religious Broadcasting

NAICS

Television Broadcasting Stations (51612)

SIC

Television Broadcasting Stations (4833)

akta.pro primary industry

Catholic Broadcasting (MPABALAB)

Keywords

• Catholic television
• Religious broadcasting
• Catholic news
• Faith media
• Religious streaming

Headquarters

HQ city

Brooklyn

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Digital Commerce or Content

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Advertising: Television, print, online, email and radio advertising sales through the DeSales Media Group advertising team. The network offers cross-platform advertising packages across their TV, newspaper (The Tablet), and digital properties.
2. Donations and Sponsorships: The network accepts donations through PayPal and encourages viewers to sponsor shows, supporting the production of Catholic media content.

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

NET TV is a Catholic television network that broadcasts Catholic news and entertainment programming, including a flagship nightly news program (Currents News) and live daily Mass broadcasts. The network produces original Catholic content through DeSales Studios and distributes it via cable television systems, YouTube, and its own on-demand streaming archive targeting Catholic audiences, primarily in the Brooklyn/Queens and tri-state region.

Product overview

NET TV is a Catholic television network and digital media platform operated by DeSales Media Group, serving the Diocese of Brooklyn and Queens. The platform operates as a unified media broadcasting ecosystem combining linear television broadcasts with on-demand streaming. Core offerings include Currents News (the flagship nightly news program) and live Mass broadcasts in six languages (English, Spanish, Creole, Italian, Polish, Korean) from multiple cathedral locations. The platform extends through DeSales Studios, which produces original programming including shows on faith formation (Faith Explained, Consecrated Life), Catholic history and culture (The Chair, Mysteries of the Church), music ministry (Sacred Sounds), and family content (On the Block, Breaking Bread, City of Churches). Content is distributed via cable (Spectrum channel 97, Optimum channel 30, Verizon Fios channel 548), YouTube streaming, and on-demand archives.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Currents News: Award-winning nightly news show providing Catholic perspective on local and international news
• DeSales Studios
• On the Block
• Homilies in Your Home
• Cafe con Cristo
• Journey with The Saints
• Holy Rosary with Bishop Brennan
• Truly Black & Catholic
• The Chair

Products and services

• Currents News Flagship nightly Catholic news program of NET TV covering Catholic news, current affairs, and faith-related stories for the Brooklyn/Queens market and broader digital audience.
• NET TV Live Mass Broadcasts Daily live broadcast of the Catholic Mass distributed via cable television and YouTube, providing access to liturgical services for homebound, traveling, and parish-connected Catholic viewers.
• NET TV On-Demand Archive Streaming on-demand library of NET TV's original Catholic programming, accessible through the NET TV website and YouTube channel for viewers who want catch-up access to news and devotional content.
• DeSales Studios Original Programming Original Catholic content production arm of NET TV producing faith-based entertainment, talk shows, and educational programming distributed through the network and its on-demand archive.

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Relevant Radio: Relevant Radio is a Catholic radio network operating across the U.S. with talk, news, and catechetical programming. Closely comparable to NET TV in mission (Catholic audience), funding model (listener donations), and programming focus (faith-based news, education, prayer) — though delivered via audio rather than video.
• EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network): EWTN is the largest Catholic media network in the world, broadcasting Catholic news, Mass, and programming globally across TV, radio, and digital. It is the most direct comparable to NET TV as a Catholic television broadcaster, though operating at significantly larger scale and global reach.
• CatholicTV: CatholicTV is a Catholic television network producing daily Mass broadcasts, news, and original programming, distributed via cable, satellite, and digital platforms. Closely comparable to NET TV in mission, programming mix (daily Mass + Catholic news + original shows), and cable-plus-digital distribution model.
• Shalom World: Shalom World is a Catholic television network broadcasting faith-based programming, news, and Mass via cable and streaming platforms. Comparable to NET TV as a niche Catholic broadcaster with multi-platform distribution and original Catholic news/content.

Emerging players

• Catholic Answers: Catholic Answers produces Catholic apologetics content across radio, podcasts, video, and digital channels, including the Catholic Answers Live call-in show. Comparable to NET TV's faith-formation programming (e.g., Faith Explained, The Catholic Novel) as Catholic educational content, though primarily digital/streaming rather than linear TV.
• Church of the Highlands (broadcast ministry): Church of the Highlands runs a large broadcast and online ministry with multi-campus video distribution and original content. Comparable to NET TV in producing faith-based broadcast content for a defined audience, but operates a Protestant evangelical model rather than Catholic.

Others

• PBS (Public Broadcasting Service): PBS is the U.S. public television broadcaster operating on a non-profit, member-supported model with educational and cultural programming. Comparable to NET TV as a non-profit broadcaster with underwriter/membership funding, regional distribution, and original content production — though broader in programming scope and audience.
• Diocesan TV (Diocese of Brooklyn) — direct operator comparison: The Diocese of Brooklyn's own communications infrastructure (website, social, YouTube) is an adjacent digital channel for the same audience. It overlaps with NET TV in serving the same Catholic Brooklyn/Queens population, but does not operate a linear TV channel.

Regional players

• Salt + Light Catholic Media: Salt + Light is a Canadian Catholic broadcaster producing TV, radio, and digital content including news, documentaries, and event coverage. Comparable to NET TV in Catholic-focused programming portfolio and multi-platform distribution, but operates primarily in Canada rather than the U.S.

Broad incumbents

• The Catholic Channel (SiriusXM 129): The Catholic Channel is a 24/7 Catholic audio channel on SiriusXM satellite radio, part of a much larger satellite radio incumbent. Comparable to NET TV's religious-media mission and donation/underwriting revenue model, though delivered on a national subscription-audio platform rather than free cable TV.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCgVlqOSvdHSkPKb6HWLBpIw
• Facebookfacebook.com/NETTVny
• Xx.com/netnytv
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/net-tv-in-nyc

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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