Eutelsat’s CEO Rodolphe Belmer has notified its board of directors that he will step down at the beginning of 2022. At the same time, he has been appointed CEO and board member at Atos, with his term in office beginning no later than January 20 next year.
Georges Agnes leaves SES’ HD+
Georges Agnes has left German DTH satellite platform HD+ on September 30, 2021 after 14 years. The move was at his own request and by best mutual agreement, according to the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES.
Intelsat creditors vote for amended reorganisation plan
Intelsat has received the support of its key creditor groups as the satellite operator looks to lift itself out of Chapter 11.
ProSiebenSat.1 launches Ultra HD channel
German media company ProSiebenSat.1 is bundling the Ultra HD (UHD) content of its TV channels on the new UHD channel ProSiebenSat.1 UHD.
Successful launch for software-defined Eutelsat Quantum satellite
A new satellite capable of being reconfigured whilst in orbit has been successfully launched by Arianespace.
BILD TV channel to launch on Astra
German media company Axel Springer will distribute the TV channel of its tabloid newspaper BILD on Astra (19.2° East) to DTH satellite households.
TP Vision integrates HD+ into Philips TVs via HbbTV OpApp
TV set manufacturer TP Vision is equipping the new models of its Philips brand with built-in reception of German DTH satellite platform HD+.
Timo Schneckenburger to leave HD+
Timo Schneckenburger (CCO) will leave German DTH satellite platform HD+ on July 31, 2021 at his own request and by best mutual agreement, the subsidiary of Astra satellite operator SES announced.
Bibel TV extends SD distribution on Astra
German Christian free-TV channel Bibel TV will continue broadcasting in SD resolution via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) in the coming years.
Bavarian local TV vacates Astra transponder
Bavarian media authority BLM is reorganising the DTH satellite distribution of the German federal state’s local TV channels on Astra (19.2° East).