German entertainment channel Tele 5 will continue to be available in HD quality on DTH satellite platform HD+ via Astra (19.2° East).
Intelsat partners with Hungaro DigiTel
Intelsat has signed a contract with 4iG’s Hungaro DigiTel to assist the company in its expansion of digital TV distribution services for TV2 Hungary.
Intersputnik joins Global Satellite Operators Association
Intersputnik has gained full membership of the Global Satellite Operators Association (GSOA), a platform to promote satellite communication services and the common interests of satellite operators.
Kabelio adds 6 channels to Swiss DTH satellite platform
Swiss DTH satellite platform operator Kabelio has added six channels to its line-up on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East).
Russia bans Deutsche Welle in RT DE dispute
Russia has banned German foreign service Deutsche Welle (DW) from broadcasting in the country.
Israel delays Spacecom sale
Israel’s Communications Ministry is refusing to sign off the sale of Spacecom to Hungary’s 4iG.
M7 and Barrandov ink satellite deal
Canal+-owned M7 Group has concluded a long-term agreement with the Czech broadcaster TV Barrandov for the Astra 23.5 satellite distribution of TV Barrandov, Kino Barrandov and Barrandov Krimi.
Dizi expands to UAE
SPI/FilmBox, has launched Dizi on du’s TV platform in the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in collaboration with the content licensing management company, SAWA Rights Management (SRM).
Successful launch for Türksat-5B
Türksat-5B will be placed in orbit next June and become active after a 1.5-month test period, according to Adil Karaismailoglu, Turkey’s minister of transport and infrastructure.
Eutelsat teams up with Orion
Eutelsat has entered into an agreement with Russia’s Orion Group of companies to offer high-speed satellite internet services.