Skylink Unlocks AMC Channel Free for All Subscribers Through September

Summer television packages often come with strict paywall boundaries, but satellite and internet television users are getting an unexpected break. Skylink provided a programming bonus in the middle of summer without requiring customers to alter their active subscription plans. Subscribers can view feature films and serialized dramas on the AMC channel over multiple weeks, despite the network normally belonging to higher-priced service bundles.

Automatic Access and Timeline for the AMC Summer Window

The unencoded broadcast window runs from July 22 through September 1, 2026. Skylink implemented the access automatically across both its satellite service and the Skylink Live TV internet platform. Customers do not need to submit activation requests or manually modify their account settings.

For satellite households, the signal is tuned via the Astra 23.5°E satellite position on the 12,012 MHz frequency utilizing vertical polarization, FEC 3/4, a symbol rate of 29,900 kS/s, and the DVB-S2 standard. Households that normally subscribe to basic tiers gain an unbilled trial for content usually reserved for premium packages.

The Walking Dead: Dead City Season 3 Arrival

The central programming magnet for the unmetered broadcast period is the return of the post-apocalyptic franchise. AMC utilizes the open window to launch the third season of The Walking Dead: Dead City, which debuts concurrently with the United States release.

The narrative follows Maggie and Negan—portrayed by Lauren Cohan and Jeffrey Dean Morgan—as they attempt to establish a stable community on Manhattan. The storyline focuses on their efforts to overcome a divisive shared past while navigating escalating urban chaos.

Canal+ Sport Archives and Premier League Highlights

The AMC promotion is paired with a separate sports unblocking initiative. From the end of June through early August, the operator opens up the premium Canal+ Sport channel for all users.

July programming on the sports tier includes selected matches from the previous Premier League season, analytical breakdowns, archival games, and player interviews featuring Martin Dúbravka and Antonín Kinský. The lineup also incorporates themed shows like Premier Cast alongside Kanár+ and a documentary titled Silver Path covering the Czech national team’s run at EURO 1996.