Latest Satellite TV Channel Updates – July 2025
Satellite TV broadcasters continue to reshuffle their channel lineups across multiple regions. This update includes dozens of changes on platforms like Trikolor Sibir, Sky Deutschland, Sky Italia, and others across satellites such as Express-AT1 @ 56°E, Astra 1N/1P @ 19.2°E, Yamal 401 @ 90°E, and more. Below is a detailed overview of what’s new, what’s gone, and what it means for viewers.
📡 Satellite & Channel Updates
1. Trikolor Sibir – Express-AT1 @ 56°E
Trikolor Sibir, one of Russia’s largest satellite TV providers, has made extensive updates to its lineup. Several new channels were added, while some packages and time-shifted versions were removed. This satellite operates in the Ku-band and covers Eastern Russia and Siberia.
✅ New Channels on Express-AT1
| Channel Name | Frequency | Polarization |
|---|---|---|
| V Mire Zhivotnyh | 12034 | L |
| Match! | 12149 | L |
| Anna-Detektiv | 12149 | L |
| Soldaty | 12188 | L |
| Kino TV | 12226 | L |
| Russkij Extreme | 12226 | L |
| Food Time | 12226 | L |
| Fashion & LifeStyle | 12226 | L |
| Zhar Ptica | 12265 | L |
| Europa Plus TV | 12265 | L |
| Kion Hit | 12303 | L |
| Zal Suda | 12303 | L |
| Neizvestnaya Rossiya! | 12303 | L |
| Arsenal | 12380 | L |
| TipTop | 12380 | L |
| Chizhik | 12380 | L |
These channels focus on genres like Russian drama, wildlife, food, lifestyle, kids’ content, and music. For example, Kion Hit is a youth music channel, while Zhar Ptica brings folk and children’s programming.
❌ Channels Removed from Express-AT1
| Channel Name | Frequency | Polarization |
|---|---|---|
| Music Box Russia | 11804 | L |
| Music Box Gold | 11804 | L |
| Tayny Galaktiki | 11804/11996 | L |
| Domashniy | 11919 | L |
| T24 (Techno 24) | 11804/11919 | L |
| E TV Russia | 11919/11996 | L |
| Komediynoe | 11996 | L |
| Nashe (+4h), Solntse (+4h) | 12226/12265 | L |
| Mosfilm, Telekanal 2×2 (+2h) | 12303/12341 | L |
| Cinema UHD Rossiya, Fashion 4K | 12380 | L |
This indicates a shift in focus by Trikolor toward more live, genre-diverse content and less delayed/time-shifted broadcasting.
2. Sky Deutschland – Astra 1N/1P @ 19.2°E
Sky Sport Austria added two new regional sports channels for its German-speaking audience:
✅ New Sky Sport Channels
| Channel Name | Frequency | Satellite |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sport Austria 8 | 11914 H | Astra 1N |
| Sky Sport Austria 7 | 12304 H | Astra 1P |
These cater to Austrian Bundesliga and regional events. Sky’s move supports deeper coverage for Austrian sports fans.
3. Yamal 401 @ 90°E – Central Asia Broadcasts
Kazakhstan’s state channel and Silk Way Prime were updated:
✅ New Channels
| Channel Name | Frequency | Polarization |
|---|---|---|
| 24KZ | 11265 | H |
| Silk Way Prime | 11385 | H |
❌ Removed Channels
| Channel Name | Frequency | Note |
|---|---|---|
| 24KZ | 11385 | Duplicate |
| Perviy Kanal SNG | 11385 | Removed |
This switch reflects bandwidth optimization by Yamal 401 to prioritize newer feeds.
4. Hot Bird 13F – Sky Italia Sports Changes
Sky Italia removed Sky Sport NBA and replaced it with:
| Channel Name | Frequency | Status |
|---|---|---|
| Sky Sport Basket | 11843 V | Active |
| Sky Sport NBA | 11843 V | Removed |
Sky Italia is likely merging basketball coverage into one unified channel.
5. Astra 2G @ 28.2°E – UK/India Channel Changes
| Channel | Status | Frequency |
|---|---|---|
| India Today | Removed | 11082 H |
| Music India | Removed | 11494 H |
| SBN International | Active | 11095 V |
Music India and India Today leaving Astra 2G impacts viewers of Indian diaspora in Europe.
6. North Africa – Eutelsat 8 West B & 21B @ 21.6°E
A major blackout affected Moroccan state channels and their TNT streams:
| Channel Name | Status | Satellite |
|---|---|---|
| Al Aoula, 2M, Arryadia | Removed | Eutelsat 21B |
| Assadissa, Tamazight | Removed | Eutelsat 21B |
| El Forsa, Free TV | Removed | Nilesat 201/8W B |
This disruption may relate to platform shifts or encryption changes by Morocco’s SNRT.
📺 Conclusion
The latest satellite TV movements mark a significant reshuffle across European, Russian, Asian, and North African regions. From Trikolor Sibir’s focused curation on Express-AT1 to Sky Deutschland expanding Austrian sports, and Morocco’s surprise broadcast pause, viewers may experience both new opportunities and service loss. Enthusiasts should rescan their receivers or check for updates in their region to maintain access.
Stay tuned for daily satellite broadcast insights and frequency updates.
