SPI International has revealed details of its strategy for the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Speaking to Medialne, Ivan Hronec, general manager SPI International CE, said that the company plans to be offering Filmbox Family, which is already available in Poland, “very soon,” with the channel made available as part of a premium cable package.
Also due to launch in the two countries before the end of this year are Kino CS, Muzika CS and Docu CS.
Kino CS will be a new version Nostalgia CS, with the re-branding due to take place on November 1.
SPI’s plans also include the introduction of a package of HD channels.
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