The new Ukrainian DTH platform MYtv has begun trial tests broadcasts on the recently launched Thor 6 satellite at one degree West.
MYtv is an Israeli-backed service and is employing XTV technology, MediaHighway middleware and VideoGuard conditional access supplied by NDS. It was previously undertaking trial broadcasts on two transponders on Thor 3.
MYtv plans to offer over 80 channels plus such additional services as push VOD, PPV and interactive channels through DVB-S2, MPEG-4 HD PVRs.