Jun 30 2017
The BBC is closing down the standard definition feed of BBC World News on the Astra 1 satellite position at 19.2° East. This will affect viewers in those parts of Europe where the Astra 1 satellites are used for TV reception, notably Austria, France, Germany and Spain, and Belgium. Since 1st April 2015, the HD […]
Jun 14 2017
The rackets are out, the strawberries and cream are being prepared and the words ‘quiet please’ will soon become a familiar phrase. BBC celebrates 90 years of Wimbledon coverage, 1927-2017 New for 2017: Wimbledon qualifying matches broadcast live from Roehampton for the first time Sue Barker leads the TV coverage across BBC One and BBC […]
Mar 1 2017
Global business channel Bloomberg TV has launched in high definition on Sky following several weeks of tests. It is the first high definition version of Bloomberg Television being distributed via satellite in Europe. Sky HD viewers will now see Bloomberg HD on channel 502, replacing the standard definition channel. For HD viewers, the standard definition […]
Feb 24 2017
LUXEMBOURG, 24 February 2017 — SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Strong business fundamentals delivering solid financial performance Reported revenue of EUR 2,068.8 million, up 2.7% over prior year (+2.4% at constant FX[1]) Revenue 2.7% lower at same scope2 and constant FX […]
Feb 24 2017
LUXEMBOURG, 24 February 2017 — SES S.A. (Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) announced financial results for the year ended 31 December 2016. Strong business fundamentals delivering solid financial performance Reported revenue of EUR 2,068.8 million, up 2.7% over prior year (+2.4% at constant FX[1]) Revenue 2.7% lower at same scope2 and constant FX […]
Feb 1 2017
LUXEMBOURG, 1 February 2017 – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) continues to lead High Definition TV (HDTV) development representing the largest HD and Ultra HD (UHD) platform. In 2016, the number of HD channels on the SES fleet grew by 7% to 2,495 channels. Today, 33% of all the 7,538 […]
Feb 1 2017
LUXEMBOURG, 1 February 2017 – SES S.A. (NYSE Euronext Paris and Luxembourg Stock Exchange: SESG) continues to lead High Definition TV (HDTV) development representing the largest HD and Ultra HD (UHD) platform. In 2016, the number of HD channels on the SES fleet grew by 7% to 2,495 channels. Today, 33% of all the 7,538 […]
Jan 5 2017
Paris, 5 January 2016 – Viewers in Italy of the Tivùsat TV platform that broadcasts exclusively from Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD neighbourhood can now benefit from HD quality of the full line-up of TV channels produced by Rai. Rai YoYo, Rai School, Rai Gulp, Rai Storia and Rai News24 were the last of 13 Rai channels to […]
Dec 14 2016
TRT World which is an English language news channel from Turkish state broadcaster TRT, is expected to officially launch on Astra at 19.2° East and om Eutelsat Hotbird at 13.0° East. The channel is based in Istanbul, with studios in London and Washington, and is the latest state-sponsored international news channel to launch in recent […]
Sep 8 2016
FRANCE 24 has chosen AsiaSat 5 for the recent launch of its very first HD service in the world. This marks a major milestone for the expanded partnership between FRANCE 24 and AsiaSat and their continued commitment to bringing top quality international television from France to the Asia-Pacific. FRANCE 24 and AsiaSat have been partners […]
Sep 2 2016
Al Jazeera HD, currently only distributed in the UK via Freeview channel 108 in some areas, as well as online, has been expanding its reach across Europe, with the HD service launching via Eutelsat Hot Bird and Astra 1 to reach satellite homes in most of continental Europe. The HD roll-out follows a deal between […]
Jul 31 2017
Freeview Play Sales Surge
Freeview has announced that Freeview Play TVs account for more than half of all Smart HD TV* sales in the UK. In June, 55% of Smart HD TVs sold were Freeview Play enabled**, a rise of 20 percentage points since January 2017. Launched less than two years ago, Freeview Play brings UK consumers a seamless […]
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By Expat • Freeview, United Kingdom • • Tags: DTT, Freeview Play, HD