German public broadcaster ARD will commence SD switch-off on Astra (19.2° East).
Phoenix launches HbbTV service
The Chancellor’s latest press conference, the Bundestag debate on Corona or documentaries: The viewers of German public channel Phoenix can now decide themselves what to watch by clicking on the red button of the remote control.
German media authorities rebuke Tele Columbus in carriage fee dispute [UPDATE]
STORY UPDATED. German cable operators have to equally treat the operators of comparable TV channels regarding carriage fees – even if channels hold must carry status or a prominent market position.
In Brief: Ziggo, H&C TV, TNT Benelux
Dutch cablenet Ziggo is to stop distributing two Chinese channels, Phoenix CNE and Phoenix InfoNews. The channels were available for an a la carte price of €10.12 monthly.
Phoenix, BR, NDR, SWR and WDR plan HD for 2012
The Astra capacity that will be freed up from April 30, 2012 by switching off the analogue signals from the German public broadcasters will be used to launch HD versions of the factual channel Phoenix and the so-called ‘third channels’ of BR, NDR, SWR and WDR.