The German entertainment channel RTL2 will launch in HD quality on SES Astra’s HD+ platform starting in early December.
Astrium to take majority in ND SatCom
SES Astra and Astrium have announced that Astrium will purchase a 75.1% stake in SES Astra’s satellite equipment provider and ground system integrator ND SatCom, based in Friedrichshafen, Germany.
Man-X goes on Skylink
The European adult gay TV channel Man-X has secured carriage on the leading Czech/Slovak DTH platform Skylink.
Sky ready to go hybrid
BSkyB has confirmed that it is to finally take advantage of the broadband capabilities of its Sky+ HD service. The satcaster has confirmed that it will next week commence the […]
BBC One HD DTH launch on November 3
The BBC has confirmed BBC One HD will launch on satellite on Wednesday, November 3. The channel will broadcast on the same Astra transponder as the current BBC HD pilot […]
Canal Digitaal expands HD offer
The Dutch satellite DTH platform Canal Digitaal Satelliet will expand its HD offer with the live football channel Eredivisie Live HD and adult entertainment Penthouse HD.
October 26 launch for AustriaSat
AustriaSat, the new DTH platform for Austria, will go live on Tuesday October 26 on the Astra satellite system at 19.2 degrees East.
Legacy CAM for HD+ available
The German HD+ platform operated SES-Astra will soon make a legacy CAM available for reception on older HD receivers. The CAM, which includes the HD+ smart card and a one-year […]
US DTH operators profitable after 7 years
US DTH operators Dish Network and DirecTV both achieved profitability in close to seven years in operation at a penetration of approximately 7% of television households. According to US research […]
Eutelsat KabelKiosk expands Italian bouquet
Eutelsat Kabelkiosk, the headend-in-the-sky service for cable operators in German speaking territories, has expanded its Italian bouquet to a total of seven channels. The offer includes the Mediaset Italia channel, […]