German DTH satellite platform HD+ will increase the prices for access to its TV package on Astra (19,2° East).
1-2-3.tv stays on Astra in SD and HD; new OTT sync solution
German home shopping channel 1-2-3.tv will remain available in SD and HD resolution to DTH households via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East).
Music channel Folx TV returns to Astra
German music channel Folx TV is available to DTH satellite households via Astra (19.2° East) again.
Gerry O’Sullivan to leave Eutelsat
Eutelsat Communication’s executive vice president, Global TV and Video Gerry O’Sullivan is to leave the satellite operator for new opportunities closer to his UK home.
Sport1 remains on Astra in SD and HD
German broadcaster Sport1 will continue to distribute its service in SD and HD resolution via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East).
Eutelsat launches programme guide for free-to-air channels
Eutelsat has announced the successful launch of Sat.tv, the satellite operator’s enhanced electronic programme guide for free-to air channels.
Kabelio launches Swiss DTH package on Eutelsat Hotbird
Kabelio, a new TV package for Swiss DTH satellite households, will launch on Eutelsat Hotbird (13° East) on October 15, 2020, featuring both domestic and international channels such as ARD, ZDF, ORF, TF1, BBC and ITV.
Sky Italia renews Eutelsat Hotbird contract
Sky Italia’s place at Eutelsat’s premier European neighbourhood has been assured after the pay-TV operator renewed its contract with the satellite company.
New Express-80 and Express-103 satellites now in orbit
Russia’s two latest spacecraft are now in geostationary orbit.
Vestel integrates HD+ into TV sets via HbbTV OpApp
Turkish manufacturer Vestel is integrating direct reception of German DTH satellite platform HD+ into Ultra HD TV sets of its brands Toshiba, Telefunken, JVC, Hitachi, Techwood, ok., Kendo, Hanseatic and Dual via the HbbTV OpApp.