The Nigerian DTH platform HiTS has added more capacity on the Eutelsat W4 slot at 36 degrees East. Zee Cinema UK and Fox News are among the new channels for the platform, which has secured more than 100,000 subscribers within 11 months of its launch.
HiTS offers a mix of international and homegrown channels and is available booth on DTH and on a MMDS terrestrial network (wireless cable). Local channels include kids programming, educational, sports and Nigerian lifestyle and culture, under the Hi brand. International content includes Eurosport, News, E! Entertainment, CNBC Africa, BBC World News, as well aso religious programming from Dove Vision and GOD.