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MTV HD returns to Sky D customers via HD+

October 20, 2015 09.57 Europe/London By Jörn Krieger

MTV HDMTV HD will become available again to DTH satellite customers of German pay-TV operator Sky Deutschland.

The music and entertainment channel will become a full member of HD+ as the 21st channel of the HDTV platform operated on Astra (19.2° East) by satellite operator SES on October 21, 2015.

MTV HD launched on HD+ on September 2, 2014, but only as a free-of-charge bonus channel for customers. With the addition to the regular package, Sky Deutschland subscribers will gain access if they sign up for HD+.

The direct distribution of MTV HD on the Sky Deutschland platform ended on September 1, 2014.

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Filed Under: Distribution, DTH, HDTV, Newsline, Platforms, Satellite, TV Tagged With: Astra, Germany, HD+, MTV HD, satellite, Sky Deutschland Edited: 20 October 2015 10:08

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About Jörn Krieger

Jörn reports on the latest developments in Germany, Austria and Switzerland. Since 1992, he has been working as a freelance journalist, specialised in digital media, broadcast technology, convergence and new markets. He also takes up University lectureships, writes articles in specialist publications, and produces radio reports. Jörn is also a moderator of panel discussions at industry events such as ANGA COM, Medientage München and IFA Berlin.

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