Poland’s TVN Warner Bros. Discovery Boosting Satellite Broadcasting Services
Expanding Capacity at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD Video Neighborhood
A new, multi-year, multi-transponder agreement has been signed between Eutelsat and TVN Warner Bros Discovery, the Polish subsidiary of Warner Bros Discovery renewing and expanding the group’s capacity at Eutelsat’s HOTBIRD video neighborhood.
"The HOTBIRD video neighborhood plays a leading role in the dynamic Polish broadcast market."
Laurence Delpy, Eutelsat
Under the deal, TVN Warner Bros. Discovery will leverage the premium HOTBIRD capacity to enhance its services across its existing footprint as well as to support its broadcast activities during the Paris 2024 Olympic and Paralympic Games. Part of the additional capacity will be used during the Games to distribute seven dedicated channels including a 4K UHD channel for the event.
HOTBIRD is Poland’s leading satellite neighborhood. With its pan-European coverage, it serves 130 million homes across Europe alone and 156 million homes including the MENA region. In addition to directly reaching satellite homes, the satellites also distribute TV channels to 90% of cable and IPTV operators in Europe and MENA, making 13° East the leading DTH, cable, IP, and DTT provider across the region.
“TVN Warner Bros. Discovery is an anchor customer of Eutelsat," said Laurence Delpy, president of the Eutelsat Video Business Unit. "The HOTBIRD video neighborhood plays a leading role in the dynamic Polish broadcast market, offering unequaled coverage of homes across Poland and further afield. We are excited to continue to support TVN WBD, ensuring that millions of homes can enjoy its exceptional content.”