Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD
Selected by Kabelio for New Swiss HD Platform
October 15, 2020
Eutelsat Communications’
HOTBIRD video neighborhood has been selected by
Switzerland’s Kabelio AG for the launch of a new
Swiss direct to home HD platform. This
multi-year contract will enable Kabelio to
leverage the unparalleled reach of Eutelsat’s
premier hotspot to launch a service targeting
Swiss audiences both at home and throughout
Europe.
Launched mid-October,
Kabelio’s new line-up features both domestic and
international channels, and includes 34 premium
TV channels in HD quality including
entertainment, sport, news and documentaries,
supplemented by a range of free-to-air channels
in various European languages.
Commenting on the contract,
Apostolos Triantafyllou Eutelsat’s Vice
President of Sales, DACH, CE & SE Europe said:
“We are delighted to welcome Kabelio aboard
HOTBIRD and to support the launch of a new HD
platform in Europe. This agreement highlights
the unmatched reach of EUTELSAT HOTBIRD, as well
as the resilience of the European broadcast
landscape.”
Kabelio Chief Executive
Officer, Damir Krilcic added: “Kabelio’s new
platform aims to address Swiss DTH satellite
households offering them a range of premium
channels many of which have not previously been
offered by satellite. We are excited to partner
with Eutelsat to launch this new service
offering.”