German teleshopping broadcaster QVC Deutschland has ceased offering its QVC2 channel in Ultra HD resolution (UHD).
RSF launches independent Russian DTH service on Eutelsat Hotbird
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) launched its DTH satellite service Svoboda, providing independent journalism to Russian-speaking populations.
Fix&Foxi TV launches on DISH in Mexico
German media company Your Family Entertainment (YFE) is continuing its international expansion through a partnership with Mexican satellite and pay-TV provider DISH.
wedotv rolls out FAST Channels on simpliTV Austria
The AVOD and FAST Channel provider wedotv is now also offering its FAST channels wedo movies, wedo sports and wedo big stories on simpliTV in Austria.
HD+ brings live pause and restart to DTH satellite TV with HbbTV OpApp
German platform operator HD+ will offer Astra satellite households the features of pausing, time-shifting and restarting the currently running TV programme from November 20, 2023.
Satellite and cable TV remain on top in Germany
DTH satellite and cable continue to be by far the most-used TV reception methods in Germany, but the highest growth rates are recorded elsewhere.
Orange Polska loses TV subs
Orange lost 100,000 DTH subscribers in Poland in the year to September 30.
DAZN Italia joins Eutelsat Hotbird to complement streaming
Sports streaming service DAZN is complementing the delivery of its content to Italian homes with DTH satellite distribution on Eutelsat’s Hotbird position at 13° East.
Subsidised TV reception equipment deadline in Portugal
The Portuguese regulator ANACOM has announced a deadline for the purchase of subsidised TV reception equipment.
High View launches just.fishing on Astra
Satellite operator SES Germany and German media company High View are expanding their partnership to include just.fishing.