📡 Overview of Satellite and Channel Movements (Satellite TV Updates)
In a significant development for European satellite TV audiences, several major broadcasters including Sky Deutschland, Sky Italia, Disney France, DAZN, and others have made notable changes to their transponder lineups. These changes impact satellites such as Astra 1P/1N, Hot Bird 13F/G, and Eutelsat 36D & 9B, which serve millions of viewers across Europe.
Below is a detailed breakdown of the channel updates, including technical parameters and brief overviews of each channel.
Table of Contents
📺 Astra 1P & Astra 1N @ 19.2°E (Satellite TV Updates)
| Channel | Status | Frequency | Polarization | Satellite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| StarParades TV | Added | 11244 | H | Astra 1P |
| Volksmusik TV | Removed | 11244 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport F1 DE | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Cinema Action | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| DAZN 1 Deutschland | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| DAZN 2 Deutschland | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport Austria 7 | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport Austria 8 | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport Bundesliga 6 | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport 6 Deutschland | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport Bundesliga 7 | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport 7 Deutschland | Removed | 11171 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Cinema Action | Added | 12032 | H | Astra 1P |
| Sky Sport F1 DE | Added | 11914 | H | Astra 1N |
| National Geographic DE | Added | 11914 | H | Astra 1N |
| Discovery Deutschland | Removed | 11914 | H | Astra 1N |
| DAZN 1 Deutschland | Added | 12382 | H | Astra 1N |
| DAZN 2 Deutschland | Added | 12382 | H | Astra 1N |
Highlights:
- Volksmusik TV, a popular German folk music channel, has been removed and StarParades TV, focusing on music and entertainment, has taken its place.
- Sky Deutschland made multiple transponder optimizations, shifting channels like DAZN, Sky Sport, and Sky Cinema to different frequencies for better service distribution.
- National Geographic Deutschland and Sky Sport F1 DE were restored via new transponder space, ensuring German audiences retain access to premium documentary and F1 content.
📡 Hot Bird 13F/G @ 13°E (Satellite TV Updates)
| Channel | Status | Frequency | Polarization | Satellite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky Sport Mix | Added | 11862 | H | Hot Bird 13F |
| Sky Adventure | Added | 11977 | H | Hot Bird 13F |
| Sky Documentaries +1 | Removed | 11977 | H | Hot Bird 13F |
| Discovery Channel Italia +1 | Removed | 11977 | H | Hot Bird 13F |
| Eurosport 1 Italia | Removed | 12073 | V | Hot Bird 13F |
| Eurosport 2 Italia | Removed | 12073 | V | Hot Bird 13F |
| Sky Sport Legend | Added | 12418 | V | Hot Bird 13F |
| Sky Sport Italia | Removed | 12418 | V | Hot Bird 13F |
| Discovery Channel Italia | Removed | 12466 | V | Hot Bird 13F |
| GNC Evropa | Added | 12577 | H | Hot Bird 13G |
Highlights:
- Sky Italia made several adjustments, removing older time-shifted channels such as Sky Documentaries +1 and Discovery Channel +1 and replacing them with Sky Adventure and Sky Sport Mix.
- Popular sports channels like Eurosport 1 & 2 Italia were removed, possibly pointing toward platform consolidation or license transitions.
- GNC Evropa, a Balkan regional news and entertainment channel, has begun broadcasting on Hot Bird 13G, expanding its European reach.
📡 Eutelsat 36D & 9B (Satellite TV Updates)
| Channel | Status | Frequency | Polarization | Satellite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Disney Channel France | Removed | 11345 | H | Eutelsat 36D |
| Nat Geo Wild France | Removed | 11345 | H | Eutelsat 36D |
| National Geographic France | Removed | 11345 | H | Eutelsat 36D |
| iL61 (Persidera) | Added | 12341 | V | Eutelsat 9B |
Highlights:
- A major change for French viewers as Disney Channel France, Nat Geo Wild France, and National Geographic France were removed from Eutelsat 36D. The cause may be contract expiration, regional encryption changes, or platform migration.
- iL61, a lesser-known Italian stream, has joined the Persidera 3 multiplex on Eutelsat 9B, increasing niche content diversity for Italian viewers.
📡 Türksat 3A @ 42°E (Satellite TV Updates)
| Channel | Status | Frequency | Polarization | Satellite |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flash Haber | Removed | 12685 | V | Türksat 3A |
Highlights:
- Flash Haber, a Turkish news channel, has gone off-air from Türksat 3A. This could be due to frequency reshuffle or financial/technical discontinuation.
🧾 Conclusion (Satellite TV Updates)
This round of updates across multiple satellites is a clear signal of the dynamic nature of satellite broadcasting. Major platforms like Sky Deutschland, Sky Italia, DAZN, and Disney France continue to optimize their transponder usage, shifting to new frequencies and consolidating their lineups for better service and cost efficiency. These changes also hint at increasing competition among regional broadcasters and a focus on high-definition and niche content.
For satellite TV users, especially those using FTA (Free-to-Air) setups or Sky packages, retuning their receivers is essential to continue watching their favorite content.
