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 […]
Shop LC and SES renew Astra satellite capacity
Teleshopping broadcaster Shop LC and Astra satellite operator SES are extending their partnership.
TeleGold to launch on Astra
TeleGold, a new music channel aimed at fans of German-language pop music, will launch on Astra (19.2° East) on 3 June 2024.
DTH satellite leads TV reception in Germany
DTH satellite is reinforcing its position as the leading TV reception infrastructure in Germany.
Exclusive: QVC Deutschland closes QVC2 UHD
German teleshopping broadcaster QVC Deutschland has ceased offering its QVC2 channel in Ultra HD resolution (UHD).