From 7 January 2025, Vodafone Deutschland will distribute the TV channels of German public broadcaster ARD exclusively in HD resolution on its cable network; SD distribution will be discontinued.
ARD’s regional TV channels to drop SD satellite distribution in 2021
The regional affiliates of German public broadcaster ARD will terminate the satellite distribution of their TV channels in SD resolution on Astra (19.2° East) in January 2021.
ARD rolls out replay TV via HbbTV
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.
ZDF leaves Eutelsat Hotbird
German public broadcaster ZDF has terminated its distribution on Eutelsat’s Hotbird satellite system at 13° East at the end of 2017, a ZDF spokeswoman confirmed to Broadband TV News.
ARD to leave Eutelsat Hotbird
German public broadcaster ARD will terminate the distribution of its main TV channel Das Erste on Eutelsat’s Hotbird satellite system at 13° East on March 31, 2017.
ARD to show Tour de France 2017 and 2018
German public broadcaster ARD will cover the Tour de France live this year and next year.
ARD adds rewind function to mobile app
German public broadcaster ARD has equipped its app for smartphones and tablets with new functions.