German TV platform HD+ and sports streaming service Dyn have launched a joint subscription bundle, offering a discounted package for DTH satellite and streaming households in Germany.
Kabelio extends Hotbird satellite capacity deal with Eutelsat
Swiss TV platform Kabelio has extended its satellite capacity agreement with Eutelsat, securing continued distribution on the Hotbird orbital position at 13° East until the end of 2031.
Viaplay nudges Q3 performance; Allente close still targeted for Q4
Viaplay Group said its turnaround remains on track in Q3, reporting Group net sales of SEK 4,018 million and confirming the planned completion of its Allente acquisition in the fourth […]
Free sports channel Dyn Sport Mix launches on Astra
German sports streaming service Dyn has expanded the reach of its new free-to-air channel Dyn Sport Mix with the launch of DTH satellite distribution on Astra (19.2° East).
ARD’s SD switch-off boosts sales of TVs and set-top boxes
The SD switch-off by German public broadcaster ARD on the Astra satellite system at 19.2° East in January 2025 has led to a significant increase in the sales of TV […]
ORF to terminate SD distribution on Astra
Austrian public broadcaster ORF will discontinue the SD distribution of its domestic television channels via Astra (19.2° East) on 7 January 2025.
ORF and ORS extend SES satellite contract
Astra satellite operator SES has extended its contracts with Austrian public broadcaster ORF and its content distribution subsidiary ORS Group for TV distribution on its 19.2° East orbital position.
Warner Bros. Discovery and SES renew Astra deal
Astra satellite operator SES has extended its partnership with Warner Bros. Discovery in a multi-year contract renewal.
New satellite for 19.2° East: Astra 1P successfully launched
The Astra 1P satellite was successfully launched by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket from Cape Canaveral Space Force Station in Florida, US, on 20 June 2024 at 5:35 pm local […]
Vodafone speeds up ARD/ZDF on DVB-C during Euro 2024 [UPDATE]
Vodafone Deutschland is testing an accelerated TV signal distribution of German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF during the European Football Championship 2024, enabling DVB-C cable households to cheer for goals […]