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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. ››
Rebel TV before the end of 2009
- 2009-11-16 09:30:21 / Rafal Tomasiak
- last update: 2009-11-16 16:13:55
- source: PrOgram/media2
Before the end of 2009 music channel Rebel TV will appear on the Polish market. It will be distributed by PrOgram company. Rebel TV is a station for older audience than MTV and will be available on satellite platforms and in cable networks. Rebel TV will offer rock music, smooth jazz, thematic programmes and materials for adults.
The network schedule, in addition to rock music videos, includes concerts, interviews and such programmes as: "Poranny klin", "Rock My Baby", "Twisted Hits", "Rockowanie", "Darkroom" or "Rock DJ". Broadcaster of Rebel TV, 4fun.tv, wants to launch another new television channel directed to viewers in the age of 18-39 years.
