The German pubic broadcaster ARD plans to switch off all analogue DTH broadcasts on the Astra satellite on December 31, 2010, said Michael Albrecht, digital controller of the ARD, during […]
Orange sets November launch for movie bouquet
French IPTV and DTH operator Orange is set to launch its bouquet of five premium movie channels on November 13. The service will be called Orange Film Series and will […]
Solaris Mobile submits spectrum application
Dublin-based Solaris Mobile has submitted n a comprehensive application to the European Commission in response to its call for applications for pan-European systems providing mobile satellite services.
Czech-Slovak DTH platforms consolidate
Important changes are currently taking place in the pre-paid DTH markets in the Czech Republic and Slovakia.
Astra 1M set for October 31 launch
The launch of the new Astra 1M satellite from the Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan is scheduled for October 31, 2008. The satellite will be launched on a Proton Breeze M […]
Italian judge rules against Sky STB policy
Sky Italy is not allowed to impose the use of its own satellite receivers to its subscribers, according to a ruling by a judge in Naples. This is the result […]
Double Ariane launch for Eutelsat
Arianespace and Eutelsat Communications have confirmed the launch of Ariane 5 ECA that will put both the Hot Bird 9 and W2M satellites into orbit. Flight 186 is planned to […]
Eutelsat announces Hot Bird TV Award nominees
A total of 38 channels broadcasting in 13 different languages have been announced as nominees in Eutelsat’s annual Hot Bird TV Awards.
Cyfra+ maps out future
The Polish DTH platform Cyfra+ has provided details of its plans and expectations for the rest of this year and 2009.
More DTH for Hungary
HCA/HCTA Tihany. Details – still as yet unconfirmed – have begun to emerge of the forthcoming Hungarian DTH platform to be launched by T-Home, a division of the incumbent telco […]