Ultra HD (UHD) is gaining popularity among German TV viewers. Seven out of ten households planning to buy a new TV set would opt for a UHD model.
Turkey outlines satellite plans
Turksat’s latest satellite Turksat 5A will be launched in mid-December.
Eutelsat Konnect goes into service
The Eutelsat Konnect high throughput satellite has gone into service at the 7 degrees East orbital position.
Sport1 remains on Astra in SD and HD
German broadcaster Sport1 will continue to distribute its service in SD and HD resolution via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East).
SES revenues and profit dip
SES had total YTD revenues of €1,410 million as of September 30, down -2.9% on the same period last year.
Eutelsat revenues dip
Eutelsat has posted broadcast revenues of €190.6 million for Q1 2020-21, or the quarter ending September 30.
SES and Canal+ strengthen partnership
SES and Canal+ have signed new long-term strategic agreements for satellite capacity across three regions.
Arirang TV expands Globecast relationship
The South Korean English-language network Arirang TV has launched its HD channel across West Europe.
DCMS publishes post Brexit advice
The Department for Digital, Culture, Media & Sport has published details on how rules for broadcasters and providers of video on-demand services will change after the Brexit transition period.
Kabelio launches Swiss DTH package on Eutelsat Hotbird
Kabelio, a new TV package for Swiss DTH satellite households, will launch on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East) on October 15, 2020, featuring both domestic and international channels such as ARD, ZDF, ORF, TF1, BBC and ITV.