German media company Axel Springer will distribute the TV channel of its tabloid newspaper BILD on Astra (19.2° East) to DTH satellite households.
TP Vision integrates HD+ into Philips TVs via HbbTV OpApp
TV set manufacturer TP Vision is equipping the new models of its Philips brand with built-in reception of German DTH satellite platform HD+.
That’s TV Gold launches on Sky and Freeview
UK-based local TV operator That’s Media has launched That’s TV Gold on Sky and Freeview on July 9, 2021.
Swiss DTH platform Kabelio adds UK channels
Swiss DTH satellite platform Kabelio is expanding its line-up with 11 new TV channels.
BVN terminates worldwide satellite distribution
Dutch international channel BVN has terminated most of its worldwide satellite distribution due to cost cutting measures after Flemish broadcaster VRT stopped supporting the channel.
High View renews SES contract for Deluxe Music
German media company High View has extended its partnership with Astra satellite opeator SES in a new multi-year contract and secured long-term satellite capacity.
Hispasat secures new funding
The board of directors of the Export-Import Bank of the United States (EXIM) has unanimously approved $80.7 million of financing for Spain’s Hispasat.
ShopLC launches German channel
US teleshopping broadcaster ShopLC will launch a spin-off service for viewers in Germany and Austria on July 1, 2021.
Timo Schneckenburger to leave HD+
Timo Schneckenburger (CCO) will leave German DTH satellite platform HD+ on July 31, 2021 at his own request and by best mutual agreement, the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES announced.
4iG to buy majority stake in Spacecom
Hungary’s 4iG and its two subsidiaries Hungaro DigiTel and CarpathiaSat have entered into a preliminary agreement with Space-Communication (Spacecom) to acquire a 51 % stake in the latter through a target placement.