Sky Deutschland is not planning a complete transition to HD for the time being and will continue to offer some of its channels in SD resolution.
QVC remains on Astra
Astra satellite operator SES and teleshopping broadcaster QVC have extended their partnership.
Successful launch for SES-18 and 19
SES has announced the launch of its fourth and fifth C-band satellites for the United States.
Russia tests own TV encoding system
Alexei Volin, the general director of the Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC), has revealed that Russia has begun testing its own TV encoding system.
Serie A and Sky Italia – Nothing Concrete on the Table
Officials at the Italian football league met on Monday as clubs look to further monetise the Serie A competition.
ZDF extends contract for HD distribution on Astra
German public broadcaster ZDF has extended its distribution contract with Astra satellite operator SES for transponder capacity on Astra (19.2° East) on a long-term basis.
Serie A considering Sky Italia bid
Italy’s football league is considering a proposal to buy Sky Italia from its current owners Comcast.
M7 inks Current Time TV deal
Luxembourg-based M7 Group has concluded an agreement with the US Agency for Global Media (USAGM) for the satellite distribution of Current Time TV in HD via both Astra 19.2 and […]
Yes extends use of Amos satellite
Israeli pay-TV provider Yes is to extend the use of Spacecom’s Amos 7 satellite into 2025.
M7 and A+E ink triple channel agreement
M7 Group has concluded a multi-year capacity agreement with A+E Networks EMEA for the satellite distribution of its flagship History and Crime+Investigation channels across Europe.