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.
EXCLUSIVE: SAT>IP Alliance puts activities on hold
Industry group SAT>IP Alliance has put its activities on hold, a spokesman confirmed to Broadband TV News.
Freesat to be integrated into Digital UK
Digital UK Ltd is to combine the operations of the UK terrestrial platform Freeview with those of the satellite platform Freesat.
Hasan Hüseyin Ertok to head Türksat
Hasan Hüseyin Ertok has been appointed as the new general manager of the company by its board of directors.
Eutelsat to launch ESR 24/7 Esports Network
ESRevolution has selected Eutelsat’s 13 degrees East position for the European launch of its video gaming channel ESR.
Eutelsat recruits Anne Carron
Eutelsat has appointed Anne Carron its chief human resources officer.
German DTH platform HD+ increases prices
German DTH satellite platform HD+ will increase the prices for access to its TV package on Astra (19,2° East).
Turksat launches 5A satellite
Turkey’s minister of transport and infrastructure Adil Karaismailoglu has announced the successful launch of the Turksat 5A satellite.
Majority of Ethiopian satellite TV channels migrate to 57 degrees East
Ethiopia has unveiled 1 January 2021 as date for majority of satellite TV channels to migrate to 57 degrees East.
Brexit: Irish Sky viewers lose TV channels and radio stations
Sky Ireland customers are losing access to a number of TV channels and radio stations due to Brexit.