German media company High View has launched a free-TV music channel for fans of German-language pop music on Astra (19.2° East).
ARTE postpones SD switch-off on Astra
After German public broadcaster ARD, German-French cultural channel ARTE has also decided to postpone the switch-off of its SD distribution on Astra (19.2° East), originally announced for January 2021.
Amazon launches ‘free’ live TV package in Germany
Amazon has launched a live TV package for the customers of its subscription service Amazon Prime in Germany which, unlike other linear TV channels, is offered without extra charge.
Alchimie adds ORF content to VOD services
French video tech content enabler Alchimie will be able to offer ORF-Enterprise’s extensive catalogue of German-language premium factual programming on its themed video-on-demand (VOD) channels.
M7 offers new ProSiebenSat.1 channels in Germany
M7 has renewed and expanded its long-standing cooperation with ProSiebenSat.1 for network and platform operators in Germany.
ARD confirms deferral of SD switch-off
German public broadcaster ARD has confirmed that it will postpone the switch-off of its SD channels on the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) originally scheduled for January 2021.
DVB-T reloaded: Lampert brings SRG channels back to cable
Austrian cable operator Lampert has set up a DVB-T transmitter in neighbouring Switzerland in order to be able to distribute the popular TV channels of Swiss public broadcaster SRG on its network again.
Fix&Foxi TV joins Quickline in Switzerland
The customers of Swiss telecom provider Quickline can now receive German children’s and family channel Fix&Foxi TV.
Zattoo adds MGM On Demand
Zattoo has added the subscription video-on-demand service of Hollywood studio MGM to its portfolio.
UPC takes Starzplay to Switzerland
Cable company UPC is the first Swiss platform operator to add US streaming service Starzplay to its portfolio.