Sports streaming service DAZN is complementing the delivery of its content to Italian homes with DTH satellite distribution on Eutelsat’s Hotbird position at 13° East.
ZDF undecided about SD switch-off on Astra
German public broadcaster ZDF has not yet made a decision on terminating the SD satellite distribution of its TV channels on Astra (19.2° East).
ARD to drop SD distribution on Astra in 2025
German public broadcaster ARD will terminate the SD distribution of its TV channels via the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) at the beginning of 2025.
Dish looks to get back together with EchoStar
Satellite platform Dish network is exploring the possibility of a combination with EchoStar, as the company looks to move away from satellite broadcasting.
Intelsat to extend life of four satellites
Intelsat has ordered its second Mission Extension Pod (MEP) from Northrop Grumman Corporation’s SpaceLogistics with plans to add life to another of its satellites.
Eutelsat pulls out of residential broadband
Eutelsat has confirmed it has reached an agreement to sell its European broadband retail activities to an “experienced private operator”.
Arabsat Badr-8 satellite successfully launched
The Airbus-built Arabsat Badr-8 telecommunications satellite has been successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida.
Media Broadcast Satellite renews SES contract
Media Broadcast Satellite (MBS) and Astra satellite operator SES are extending their partnership.
QVC remains on Astra
Astra satellite operator SES and teleshopping broadcaster QVC have extended their partnership.
ZDF extends contract for HD distribution on Astra
German public broadcaster ZDF has extended its distribution contract with Astra satellite operator SES for transponder capacity on Astra (19.2° East) on a long-term basis.