The Dutch based international culture channel Brava HDTV has reached carriage agreements with Portugal’s Zon TV Cabo and Meo.
HD for Croatia’s MAXtv
Croatia’s incumbent telco MAXtv is to add HD channels to its IPTV offer from the beginning of May.
Belgacom TV gets exclusive TMF HD channel
The Belgian IPTV provider Belgacom TV has signed an exclusive distribution contract with MTV Networks for the carriage of TMF HD.
Premiere increases HD capacity
SES-Astra has announced that the German pay-TV channel Premiere has contracted one and a half additional transponders on the 19.2 degrees East orbital position.
Freebox continues to add channels
The French IPTV provider Free continues to add new channels to its Freebox, with the latest being the HD services Luxe TV HD, Arte HD and Melody Zen.
Sky Link to boost HD offer
The Czech/Slovak pre-pay DTH platform Sky Link will add a total of seven new channels to its offer from the beginning of April.
Nat Geo goes Wild in HD
National Geographic Channels International has confirmed the UK launch of Nat Geo Wild HD. The channel will debut on April 1 and will be exclusive to the Sky+ HD platform.
Towercom inks Astra deal
Towercom, the operator of the Czech/Slovak pre-pay DTH platform Sky Link, has contracted an additional transponder on Astra’s 23.5 degrees East position.
CAIW plans HD expansion
The Dutch cable operator CAIW has unveiled plans for the expansion of its HD offer.
Volia maps out HD plans
The leading Ukrainian cable operator Volia aims to offer its subscribers HD channels on a commercial basis by 2010.