Poland’s Public Procurement Office (UZP) is understood to be investigating whether the former TVP president Piotr Farfal acted within the law in extending an agreement with SES Astra until 2014.
SES-Astra opens HD+ info site
SES-Astra has launched a new website in Germany to inform customers about the possibility to upgrade their legacy satellite receivers for reception of the HD+ channels.
1.85 million for TNTSat
The French DTH platform TNTSat, broadcast via Astra at 19.2 degrees East, posted strong growth with 1.85 million TNTSAT receivers sold as of the end of 2009.
Rai says Yes to Astra
The Italian public broadcaster Rai has signed a capacity agreement with SES Astra for the carriage of its new international channel Yes Italia from 19 degrees East.
SES Astra confirms TVP deal
SES ASTRA has clearly stated that the terms and conditions of the agreement signed with the Polish public broadcaster TVP in 2005 are still valid.
SES Astra finds Bulgarian partner
SES Astra has entered into a partnership with the Bulgarian telecom operator Neterra.
SES orders four satellites from Astrium
SES and Astrium, a wholly-owned subsidiary of EADS, has announced the order for four multi-mission satellites from Astrium to provide replacement as well as incremental capacity for its SES Astra […]
SES Astra prepares for entry into Italian TV market
SES Astra said it has entered into a partnership with the Italian broadcast and network service provider Milano Teleport to offer capacity from its 23.5 degrees East orbital position to […]
Astra and RAI launch HD demo channel
SES-Astra and the Italian public broadcaster RAI are launching an HD demo channel on the orbital position at 23.5 degrees East.
Astra expects to grow German HD offer
High definition television will be the new driver for SES-Astra, said CEO Ferdinand Kayser to the Handelsblatt newspaper. Following the launch of the HD+ platform on November 1, the satellite […]