Direct-to-home broadcast

Direct access to consumers across Europe

Your audience awaits you. Some 50 million households who are already receiving quality programming via ASTRA Group DTH services. Transmitting your content via the ASTRA satellite system will put you among a premium group of broadcasters who are currently profiting from access to this DTH community, one of the world's largest.

The ASTRA Group delivers DTH services via 16 satellites, five of which are positioned for optimal continental European coverage at 19.2 East, and four of which are located at 28.2 East to serve the U.K. and Ireland. 23.5º East is ASTRA’s new hotspot for DTH reception, offering audiovisual services, cable feeds and broadband content to both western and eastern European markets. 5° East is the position used for Direct-to-Home broadcasting to sub-Saharan Africa. ASTRA 4A shares this slot with SIRIUS satellite assets SIRIUS 3 and SIRIUS 4. 31.5° East, ASTRA's new position, is used for direct-to-home broadcasting, cable feeds and DTT feeds in Europe, Western Russia and the Middle East. Co-locating satellites in the same orbital position allows us to increase the programming choice for viewers, and provide in-orbit backup for the peace of mind of our customers.

Comprehensive support for market entry

Having been the first to offer commercial DTH broadcast services in Europe, we have both the experience and know-how required to bring your content to the mass market. Besides providing the necessary technical services, ASTRA can help with licensing and other regulatory issues, as well as marketing and promotion.

Whether your are an established European broadcaster looking to increase your audience share, or an international channel wishing to break into the European market, ASTRA DTH services can be the key to your success.

Features and benefits:

• One of the largest DTH audience communities in the world, with more than 50 million households
• Extensive programming lineup, with more than 2,400 TV and radio channels
• Premium channel neighborhood, with customers such as: ARD, BBC, BSkyB, Canal Plus, Eurosport, MTV, Premiere, RTL, Sogecable and UPC
• In-orbit backup
• Local penetration and multiplier marketing support in key markets