Channel ID
Primary channel number and any virtual channel mappings used by the provider, including subchannel identifiers for multicast services and logical channel numbering.
Using a consistent TV Channel Lineup Form reduces guide errors, speeds provisioning, supports billing accuracy, and documents rights and restrictions for carriage partners. It creates a single source of truth for technical and commercial channel metadata across operations.
The TV Channel Lineup Form is completed by people who manage programming, distribution, and technical publishing.
Depending on organization size, a single coordinator or a cross-functional team will prepare, approve, and distribute the lineup to partners and EPG providers.
Primary channel number and any virtual channel mappings used by the provider, including subchannel identifiers for multicast services and logical channel numbering.
Official station or network call sign and branding name as it should appear in guides, including alternate display names and localized titles where applicable.
Categorize as live, timeshifted, VOD, multicast, or data channel; include genre tags to support package grouping and EPG sorting in consumer menus.
Resolution, frame rate, audio format, codec, stream URL or multicast address, and DRM indicators required by headend and CDN ingestion systems.
Specify the subscriber package(s) that include the channel, pay tier, any add-on fees, blackout exceptions, and contractual effective dates for carriage.
Daily programming window, recurring schedule rules, metadata feed reference (XML/JSON), and timing for guide updates to ensure accurate program listings.
| Field | Configuration |
|---|---|
| Signing Method | eSignature with two-factor authentication |
| Conditional Fields | Show package fields only when paid tier selected |
| Auto-populate | Link to EPG master database for channel metadata |
| File Formats | PDF, XML, CSV output for partners |
Ensure the platform you use supports secure file formats, signer authentication, and integration with EPG or CMS systems.
| signNow | DocuSign | Adobe Sign | PandaDoc | HelloSign | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Starting Price | $8/user/mo | $15/user/mo | $14/user/mo | $19/user/mo | $15/user/mo |
| Free Trial | 7-day free trial | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan | Varies by plan |
| Bulk Send | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Audit Trail | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| HIPAA Compliant | Yes | Yes | Yes | No | No |