The story of MHz Networks in DC began at the WNVT broadcast center in Northern Virginia, where a self-sustaining alternative to traditional PBS-affiliated public television was created. MHz Networks (then WNVC and WNVT) believed it was possible to create non-PBS affiliated public television programming that is independent, innovative, mission-based and globally-relevant.

Since 1994 when WNVC became World View TV, and again in 1999 when the last vestiges of PBS affiliation for WNVT were dismissed, MHz Networks created new programming that corresponded to the new feel, responsible for drawing new audiences to the two newly created independent public TV stations. 

In 1994, MHz started to garner an audience with the estimated 25% (1M people at the time) of the D.C. region's population that is non-native born, including Indians, Pakistanis, Salvadorans, Mexicans, Chinese, Vietnamese, East Europeans and others. The audience also included the general population, most of whom had professional, social, and cultural interests in the international realm. This audience base still stands today and is reflective of the content- the programming, at this time, was built around daily foreign newscasts, 12 in total. MHz also acquired classic foreign films, World Cup soccer replays and contemporary foreign language dramas.

Most importantly, MHz opened up airtime for local TV producers from the communities, averaging 12 hours of locally-produced, ethnic-specific programming a week since the mid-nineties.  The World view TV brand gained its momentum and strength in D.C. during this time and continues to grow both locally and nationally. The format continues to be adjusted as well.

In 1999, MHz Networks focused on the 15- to 35-year-old audience on our second channel, WNVT, by creating original content featuring music and technology-rich programs appealing to a more diverse audience. In 2001, both stations were placed under one umbrella brand- MHz Networks- emphasizing our role as content creators.

During this time as well, MHz attracted Urban, Latino and Asian audiences in to our studios in large numbers to see an ever-increasing list of top musicians and performers. Many of these were the children of the viewers of our foreign-language programming. The featured talent lists included over 200 local, regional, and national artists, who helped our tiny stations win multiple Emmy Awards and a Billboard Music Award. To date, over 155 PBS affiliates carry MHz Presents, proving keen interest in locally-produced alternative programming.

In recent years, MHz Networks has streamlined and grown the channel offerings to include eight 24/7 channels in the local Washington DC Metro, all of which feature English-accessible international programming meant to engage, entertain, educate and enlighten globally-minded viewers. 

MHz 1-8 are available locally via digital broadcast, Comcast, Cox and RCN cable and Verizon FiOS, as well as via 'must carry' on DirecTV and DishNetwork.

For Comcast subscription information, please contact 1-800-COMCAST (1-800-266-2278) or visit www.comcast.com.

For Cox subscription information, please visit www.cox.com to find the subscription office closest to you.

For RCN subscription information, please contact 1-800-RING-RCN or visit www.rcn.com.

For Verizon FiOS subscription information, please visit www22.verizon.com/content/FiOSTV.

The flagship channel, MHz Worldview (MHz 1), is featured in the local DC Metro via the above distribution and nationally on DirecTV and WorldTV, as well as through 13 broadcast and cable affiliates throughout the nation. For more information on MHz Worldview, please visit the MHz Worldview section of the website.