SES has announced an expansion of its Spanish Astra TV offering, bringing a bundle of new Free-to-View channels to the region alongside the launch of next generation hybrid set-top boxes (STB).
Aiming to provide a broad mix of news, culture and entertainment from regions and cities across Spain, SES has added 14 new HD and UHD channels to Astra TV, including Canal Sur, Aragon TV, TPA, IB3, Televisión Canaria, CMM, CyLTV, TV3, TVG, Telemadrid, La 7 Región de Murcia, ETB 1, TV Extremadura and À Punt.
Additionally, the company has launched new STBs across the Spanish marketplace, with the plan to simplify navigation for users via a modern graphical interface. Featuring internet connectivity via WiFi or cable, the STBs allow satellite TV to be combined with online content. When connected, an enhanced TV guide enables easier browsing. Designed to be future-proof, the STBs support standards including DVB-I and DVB-NIP, ensuring compatibility with new services and content as they become available.
“We are committed to keeping prime content freely available to viewers across Spain, no matter how remotely located they are,” said Michele Gosetti, VP, sales sports and events and new media applications at SES. “By expanding our regional channel offering and introducing next generation set-top boxes, ASTRA TV underscores satellite’s role in delivering high-quality television to audiences across the country.”
Astra TV broadcasts via SES satellites at 19.2 degrees East, a prime orbital position already used by more than one million TV households in Spain.
