German public broadcaster ARD is now offering its TV viewers the option of resetting the currently running programme to the beginning at the touch of a button.
ARD to drop SD satellite distribution in 2021 [UPDATE]
German public broadcaster ARD will cease the satellite distribution of its TV channels in SD resolution on Astra (19.2° East) in January 2021.
German RTL channels to remain unencrypted in SD on Astra
The free-TV channels of German commercial broadcaster Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland will continue to be available in SD quality unencrypted via Astra (19.2° East) until at least 2024.
ARD and ZDF join forces in catch-up TV
German public broadcasters ARD and ZDF will interconnect their catch-up TV services with the first step being a cross-linking search function available from November 18, 2019.
Deutsche Telekom secures TV rights for UEFA Euro 2024
German telco Deutsche Telekom has acquired the TV rights for the UEFA European Football Championship 2024 in Germany.
RBB offers restart function and radio via HbbTV
RBB, the affiliate of German public broadcaster ARD serving federal states Berlin and Brandenburg, has extended the HbbTV offer available to viewers via the red button on the remote control.
Tom Buhrow to become new ARD chairman
WDR, the affiliate of German public broadcaster ARD serving federal state North-Rhine Westphalia, will take over the directorship of ARD at the beginning of 2020.
SRF 1 HD and SRF 2 HD leave simpliTV
Swiss public TV channels SRF 1 HD and SRF 2 HD can no longer be received on Austrian DVB-T2 platform simpliTV.
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery launch German streaming service Joyn
ProSiebenSat.1 and Discovery have launched their joint German streaming platform Joyn, offering 55 TV channels as free live-streams.
Unitymedia to change cable line-up / New carriage fee dispute
German cable operator Unitymedia will perform several changes to its TV and radio line-up including a controversial move on January 22, 2019.