DTH satellite TV is the most used reception method for TV content in Germany, according to the Astra TV-Monitor 2020.
Sky Deutschland moves Blue Movie to the net
German pay-TV broadcaster Sky Deutschland has moved its adult movie service Blue Movie to the internet.
Express-103 enters commercial service
Express-103 satellite has become operational, joining the orbital constellation of Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) at 96.5 degrees East.
ClipMyHorse.TV to launch in Germany via Sky and HD+
ClipMyHorse.TV, a new pay-TV channel for fans of equestrian sports, will launch in Germany on April 2, 2021.
SES bundles activities in Germany under the leadership of Norbert Hölzle
Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES is bundling its activities in the German-language market and placing its B2B and B2C business with the operational brands Astra Deutschland and HD+ under the leadership of long-time SES manager Norbert Hölzle.
SES takes worldwide reach to 361 million
Luxembourg-based satellite operator SES says it is now delivering almost 8,265 channels worldwide, including close to 3,000 in the HD format.
Eutelsat procures 36D satellite
Eutelsat has signed a contract with Airbus for the procurement of Eutelsat 36D to succeed Eutelsat 36B, expected to reach its end of life at the end of 2026, at its key 36 degrees East orbital position.
Express-80 comes into service
The Russian Satellite Communications Company (RSCC) has announced that the Express-80 satellite is now operation.
Sky Austria adds ORF-TVthek to TV platform
Pay-TV operator Sky is now offering its subscribers in Austria the catch-up service of the Austrian public broadcaster ORF as an app on its TV platform.
WDR rents Astra transponder for regional windows in HD
German public broadcaster WDR will transmit all regional windows of its TV channel WDR Fernsehen in HD quality on Astra (19.2° East) from March 3, 2021.