German home shopping channel 1-2-3.tv will remain available in SD and HD resolution to DTH households via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East).
Music channel Folx TV returns to Astra
German music channel Folx TV is available to DTH satellite households via Astra (19.2° East) again.
trendSports joins HD+ on Astra
German pay-TV package trendSports is now also available via DTH platform HD+ on Astra (19.2° East).
Deutsches Musik Fernsehen to launch Lilo TV
German TV broadcaster Deutsches Musik Fernsehen will launch the new entertainment channel Lilo TV on December 19, 2020.
SES extends Televisionsklub partnership
German TV channels will continue to be offered by Satelio in Namibia and Deukom in South Africa.
German TV study: 52% would pay for UHD content
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.