German service provider Media Broadcast Satellite supports the recently launched Freenet TV via satellite service on Astra (19.2° East) as part of a far-reaching agreement.
Bavarian local TV to switch off SD on Astra
Bavaria’s local TV channels are leading the way in switching off SD distribution on Astra (19.2° East) in Germany.
Euronews puts German channel back on satellite
Euronews has recommenced DTH distribution of its German-language channel for satellite households on Astra (19.2° East).
Eusanet provides transmission towers with satellite backup
German internet via satellite provider Eusanet has installed satellite-based backup systems for radio broadcasters on 15 key transmission towers in Germany on behalf of a large German transmission network operator.
Eusanet and Eutelsat serve rural FTTH networks via satellite
German broadband internet via satellite provider Eusanet and Eutelsat Broadband, the broadband subsidiary of satellite operator Eutelsat, have set up a new solution in which a local FTTH network is connected to the backbone via satellite.
Digital TV grows in Germany, but HD faces obstacle
The number of households in Germany receiving digital TV services has risen to 35 million, or 92.3% of the total.
Schweiz 5 launches on Astra
Swiss commercial broadcaster Schweiz 5 will launch a DTH channel for European satellite households.
Satellite gains against cable in Austria
The number of DTH satellite households in Austria has grown in the past year from 2.05 million (2014) to 2.12 million households.
TecTime TV to become HbbTV/OTT service
TecTime TV, the German thematic channel focussing on technology and multimedia, will in future reach its viewers’ TV screens through the internet instead of satellite.
German refugee TV channel to launch on Astra
H2D Handshake2Deutschland, the planned information channel for refugees and helpers, will broadcast via satellite on Astra (19.2 degrees East).