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, […]
M7 Deutschland adds further RTL channels
German platform operator M7 Deutschland is adding free-TV channels RTLplus, VOXup and Toggo plus to its BasisHD package.
RTL increases channel line-up on Tele Columbus
German broadcaster Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland has signed a new carriage deal with cable operator Tele Columbus, enabling the addition of several new channels to the line-up.
RTL and tagSpace team up for AR integration
Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland is launching a content test using augmented reality together with the Australian start-up tagSpace.
German RTL to drop Formula 1 live coverage
After this year’s season, RTL will end its live transmissions of Formula 1 races, which the German broadcaster has been showing on free-TV since 1991.
Super RTL to terminate SVOD service Kividoo
German children’s and family channel Super RTL wants to close down its subscription-based video-on-demand (SVOD) service Kividoo this year and integrate the content on TVNow.
RTL adds premium subscription to TVNow
German broadcaster Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland offers a new premium subscription on its streaming service TVNow.
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 secures UEFA Europa League and Conference League
German broadcaster Mediengruppe RTL Deutschland has acquired the TV rights to the UEFA Europa League and UEFA Europa Conference League from the 2021/22 season.
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.