The DTH platform New Digi TV has secured exclusive Czech rights to the Premier League for three seasons, beginning 2016/17.
Antik wins Czech DTH approval
The Czech Council for Radio and Television Broadcasting (RRTV) has granted Slovakia’s Antik Telecom the right to broadcast its DTH platform in the Czech Republic.
Zee TV to launch German channel on Astra
Indian media company Zee Entertainment Enterprises will distribute its German free-to-air channel Zee One on Astra (19.2° East).
Satellite gains against cable in Austria
The number of DTH satellite households in Austria has grown in the past year from 2.05 million (2014) to 2.12 million households.
Arte to broadcast live in Ultra HD
European cultural channel Arte will transmit in Ultra HD on April 2, 2016 for the first time.
Satellite TV remains on top in Germany
DTH satellite continues to be the most-used TV reception method in Germany with 17.9 million households ahead of cable TV with 16.5 million households.
Sky’s pay-TV for everyone strategy
Sky will introduce UHD on Sky Q this summer, according to Nick Herm, the company’s director of strategy.
Cyfrowy Polsat rings in the changes
Poland’s leading DTH platform Cyfrowy Polsat has announced a number of far-reaching changes to its offer, including the introduction of a service named Cyfrowy Polsat GO.
FilmBox Arthouse widens Polish reach
The Polish DTH platform nc+ has added FilmBox Arthouse to its FilmBox Premium package.
New owner for Viasat Ukraine?
The broadcaster 1+1 Media is set to enter Ukraine’s DTH market by buying a platform currently backed by Modern Times Group (MTG).