German public broadcaster ARD will transmit its complete TV channel portfolio in HD quality for DTH satellite households via Astra (19.2° East) from January 7, 2019.
Mikhail Demin to leave NTV-Plus
DG Mikhail Demin will leave the Russian DTH platform operator NTV-Plus on December 30, 2018 due to the expiry of his three-year contract.
NTV Plus rings in New Year changes
The Russian DTH platform operator NTV-Plus has announced a number of changes to its programme offer that will come in effect on January 1, 2019.
HbbTV advances in Russia
The Russian satellite operator Orion is introducing HbbTV for broadcasters that use its services.
Tricolor TV goes mobile
The Russian pay-TV operator Tricolor TV’s online service can now be received on iOS and Android TV mobile devices.
TLC to launch Austrian window
From January 1, 2019, women’s channel TLC will offer an advertising window for viewers in Austria.
HD milestone for Tricolor TV
Russia’s leading DTH platform operator had 10 million connected HD subscribers as of last month (November).
Insight UHD launches on M7’s Diveo platform
With Insight UHD, German DTH satellite platform Diveo has added the first Ultra HD channel to its line-up on Astra (19.2° East).
NTV-Plus/Megogo launch online kids service
The DTH platform NTV-Plus and OTT provider Megogo have announced the start of a strategic partnership and jointly launched an extended online TV service aimed at children.
NTV-Plus online service expand to Samsung Smart TV
The Russian DTH platform operator NTV-Plus has released an application for its online service NTV-Plus TV for Samsung Smart TV.