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TVP launches FTA platform on ASTRA
The public Polish television Telewizja Polska SA (TVP) launched a free-to-air platform on ASTRA on 15th September 2009. TVP has therefore extended its satellite capacity contracts for the use of two transponders at ASTRA’s main orbital position 19.2 degrees East. TVP has been using this capacity since 2005. TVP is the largest public TV broadcaster in Central and Eastern Europe. ››
Amazonas 2 satellite is integrated for launch
Ariane 5’s payload fairing is hoisted into position for installation over Amazonas 2 in the satellite staging area of the Spaceport’s Final Assembly Building. Final payload integration is underway for Arianespace’s fifth Ariane 5 mission of 2009, with the Amazonas 2 telecommunications satellite now encapsulated in its payload fairing. ››
Animal Planet HD in CYFRA+
On 16th of September 2009, subscribers of the satellite platform CYFRA+ have gained an access to Animal Planet HD. Until 11th of November channel can be viewed by all subscribers of the platform with has at least one HD option activated. This is the ninth high-definition channel available in CYFRA+, other ones include: CANAL+ Film HD, CANAL+ Sport HD, National Geographic Channel HD, HBO HD, Filmbox HD, MTVNHD, Eurosport HD and Eurosport 2 HD. ››
CYFRA+: multiroom for free and tv set for 1 PLN
- 2009-11-12 10:28:52 / Rafal Tomasiak
- last update: 2009-12-05 11:45:10
- source: media2.pl/C+
On 12th of November 2009 satellite platform CYFRA+ introduced new promotions, including LCD TV for 1 PLN and free multiroom. However, clients who intend to sign a new contract will have to pay the fee of 10 PLN for PVR and HD decoders. SD decoders remain free and can be purchased from 79 PLN 199 PLN for HD.
Promotion for 1 PLN includes LG LCD 23" Full HD tv set. Contract duration is 24 months with Prestizowy+, Prestizowy HD+ and Komfortowy+ packages with CANAL+ and HBO options. In addition, a subscriber gets a free multiroom service (independent reception of CYFRA+ different channels on two TV sets) for two years. The rest of the contract for 24 months remains without changes: free HD channels, 50% discount on subscription for 11 months, 50% CANAL+ discount for 24 months, HBO and HBO Digital free for 6 months.
Promotion with LCD TV for 1 PLN refers to new customers and CYFRA+ subscribers for at least 9 months with Prestizowy+ or Prestizowy HD+ packages and signed contract for the next 24 months.
