German DTH satellite platform HD+ has gained another smart TV manufacturer to offer viewers direct access to its service via the TV set – without a set-top box, CI+ module, smartcard, TV stick or other additional hardware.
HD+ IP launches on Samsung TVs
Samsung smart TVs will be able to receive German TV platform HD+ via the internet in addition to the Astra satellite system (19.2° East) from mid-2022.
Discovery renews contract for Tele 5 HD on Astra
German entertainment channel Tele 5 will continue to be available in HD quality on DTH satellite platform HD+ via Astra (19.2° East).
HD+ adds RTLup HD and VOXup HD
German DTH satellite platform HD+ is adding RTLup HD (formerly RTLplus) and VOXup HD to its channel package.
SES unbundles HD+ from satellite and launches IP service
Astra satellite operator SES will offer its German TV platform HD+ not only via satellite, but also via internet streaming in future.
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.
HD+ to launch streaming service for mobile devices
German DTH satellite platform HD+ will launch a streaming service for smartphones and tablets on September 29, 2021.
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.
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.