A new French language DTH bouquet will start test transmissions on the Hot Bird satellite in mid-March, according to Tele-Satellite. The service will reach Morocco, Tunisia and Algeria. Using the Viaccess PA2.3 CA system, the service will be known as Premium DTH. Subscription will cost €30 for six months and the initial offer will consist of MTV France, MTV Pulse, Game One, Boomerang, Baby TV, Trace TV, Al Jazeerah and France 24.
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